Condemning Boko Haram and calling on the Governments of the United States of America and Nigeria to swiftly implement measures to defeat the terrorist organization.
USA115th CongressHRES-896| House
| Updated: 6/4/2018
Frederica S. Wilson
Democratic Representative
Florida
Cosponsors (17)
Brenda L. Lawrence (Democratic)Stacey E. Plaskett (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Katherine M. Clark (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)
Foreign Affairs Committee, Africa Subcommittee, Armed Services Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Recognizes the fourth anniversary of the Chibok girls kidnapping and calls for the release of all Boko Haram captives, especially the remaining Chibok girls and Leah Sharibu. Acknowledges U.S. and Nigerian efforts to defeat Boko Haram. Requests that the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development create a plan to address the needs of women and girls adversely impacted by extremism and conflict. Commends the swift enactment of the Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
International Affairs
AfricaCommemorative events and holidaysConflicts and warsCongressional oversightCongressional tributesCrimes against womenCrime victimsEnergy pricesFamily relationshipsForeign aid and international reliefGovernment information and archivesHuman rightsMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsNigeriaOil and gasPolitical movements and philosophiesTerrorismWomen's rights
Condemning Boko Haram and calling on the Governments of the United States of America and Nigeria to swiftly implement measures to defeat the terrorist organization.
USA115th CongressHRES-896| House
| Updated: 6/4/2018
Recognizes the fourth anniversary of the Chibok girls kidnapping and calls for the release of all Boko Haram captives, especially the remaining Chibok girls and Leah Sharibu. Acknowledges U.S. and Nigerian efforts to defeat Boko Haram. Requests that the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development create a plan to address the needs of women and girls adversely impacted by extremism and conflict. Commends the swift enactment of the Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
Frederica S. Wilson
Democratic Representative
Florida
Cosponsors (17)
Brenda L. Lawrence (Democratic)Stacey E. Plaskett (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Katherine M. Clark (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)
Foreign Affairs Committee, Africa Subcommittee, Armed Services Committee
International Affairs
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
AfricaCommemorative events and holidaysConflicts and warsCongressional oversightCongressional tributesCrimes against womenCrime victimsEnergy pricesFamily relationshipsForeign aid and international reliefGovernment information and archivesHuman rightsMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsNigeriaOil and gasPolitical movements and philosophiesTerrorismWomen's rights