US Congress House Resolution 53 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 10-2)
Status: Introduced on January 27 2015 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2015-03-23 - The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]

Condemning the cowardly attack on innocent men, women, and children in the northeastern Nigerian town of Baga. Supports the people of Nigeria, especially the men, women, and children in the northeastern Nigerian town of Baga who were victimized, trafficked, and murdered by the terrorist group Boko Haram. Condemns Boko Haram for its violent attacks on civilian targets in Nigeria. Encourages the government of Nigeria to: (1) strengthen efforts to protect civilians from Boko Haram; and (2) work with the United States and other governments such as Chad, Niger, and Cameroon to defeat Boko Haram. Supports U.S. offers of assistance to Nigeria in the search for the school girls abducted by Boko Haram.

Condemning the cowardly attack on innocent men, women, and children in the northeastern Nigerian town of Baga.

Rep. Robin Kelly [D-IL]	Rep. Will Hurd [R-TX]	Rep. Frederica Wilson [D-FL]	Rep. Eleanor Norton [D-DC]
Rep. Alcee Hastings [D-FL]	Rep. Gregory Meeks [D-NY]	Rep. Charles Rangel [D-NY]	Rep. Eliot Engel [D-NY]
Rep. David Cicilline [D-RI]	Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee [D-TX]	Rep. Edward Royce [R-CA]	Rep. Steve Cohen [D-TN]

Date	Chamber	Action
2015-03-23	House	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
2015-03-23	House	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2015-03-23	House	On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1829)
2015-03-23	House	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 53.
2015-03-23	House	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1829-1832)
2015-03-23	House	Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
2015-02-27	House	Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
2015-02-27	House	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2015-02-25	House	Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations Discharged.
2015-02-11	House	Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
2015-01-27	House	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2015-01-27	House	Introduced in House

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-resolution/53/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hres53/BILLS-114hres53ih.pdf
Text	https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hres53/BILLS-114hres53eh.pdf