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Calling on African governments to protect and promote human rights through internet freedom and digital integration for all citizens across the continent of Africa.

USA116th CongressHRES-768| House 
| Updated: 10/1/2020
Karen Bass

Karen Bass

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (41)
Brenda L. Lawrence (Democratic)Stacey E. Plaskett (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Eliot L. Engel (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Andy Levin (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Wm. Lacy Clay (Democratic)Anthony G. Brown (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)G. K. Butterfield (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Hakeem S. Jeffries (Democratic)Marcia L. Fudge (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Ron Wright (Republican)James E. Clyburn (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Cedric L. Richmond (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution condemns the restriction of internet access across Africa and urges African governments to employ specified measures to ensure the integrity and security of their telecommunications infrastructures. The resolution also encourages telecommunications providers and businesses operating in Africa to facilitate open and secure access to the internet.
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Timeline
Dec 17, 2019
Introduced in House
Dec 17, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Oct 1, 2020
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Oct 1, 2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  • December 17, 2019
    Introduced in House
  • December 17, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • October 1, 2020
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
  • October 1, 2020
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

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Calling on African governments to protect and promote human rights through internet freedom and digital integration for all citizens across the continent of Africa.

USA116th CongressHRES-768| House 
| Updated: 10/1/2020
This resolution condemns the restriction of internet access across Africa and urges African governments to employ specified measures to ensure the integrity and security of their telecommunications infrastructures. The resolution also encourages telecommunications providers and businesses operating in Africa to facilitate open and secure access to the internet.
View Full Text

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Timeline
Dec 17, 2019
Introduced in House
Dec 17, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Oct 1, 2020
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Oct 1, 2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  • December 17, 2019
    Introduced in House
  • December 17, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • October 1, 2020
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
  • October 1, 2020
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Karen Bass

Karen Bass

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (41)
Brenda L. Lawrence (Democratic)Stacey E. Plaskett (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Eliot L. Engel (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Andy Levin (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Wm. Lacy Clay (Democratic)Anthony G. Brown (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)G. K. Butterfield (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Hakeem S. Jeffries (Democratic)Marcia L. Fudge (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Ron Wright (Republican)James E. Clyburn (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Cedric L. Richmond (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AfricaAsiaBusiness ethicsChinaComputer security and identity theftContracts and agencyFreedom of informationHuman rightsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaNews media and reportingProtest and dissentRight of privacyRussiaSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusTelephone and wireless communication