US Congress House Resolution 780 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 7-4)
Status: Introduced on June 13 2016 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2016-11-15 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to without objection.
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]

Urging respect for the constitution of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the democratic transition of power in 2016. The United States should impose sanctions on government officials of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) who impede progress toward a democratic transition through credible elections that respect the will of the DRC people. Sanctions should target core figures in President Kabila's government for visa denials and asset freezes. Economic and security assistance should be reviewed for possible termination, while preserving humanitarian assistance, until the election crisis is resolved. The President of the United States should lift sanctions only when: (1) President Kabila has declared that he will not remain in power once his term ends and has made verifiable progress towards holding national elections, or (2) the DRC has held a free and fair presidential election and a new President has been sworn in. The United States should: (1) support independent DRC civil society organizations and media, and (2) investigate and target money laundering activities by key figures close to President Kabila and those financial institutions involved in such activities. The United States should coordinate efforts with key Western and African partners, including through other financial intelligence units.

Urging respect for the constitution of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the democratic transition of power in 2016.

Rep. Christopher Smith [R-NJ]	Rep. Karen Bass [D-CA]	Rep. Edward Royce [R-CA]	Rep. Eliot Engel [D-NY]
Rep. Thomas Rooney [R-FL]	Rep. Joseph Pitts [R-PA]	Rep. David Cicilline [D-RI]	Rep. Gwen Moore [D-WI]
Rep. William Keating [D-MA]	Rep. James McGovern [D-MA]	Rep. Michael Capuano [D-MA]

2016-11-15 - House - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended (Y: 416 N: 3 NV: 15 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2016-11-15 - House - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended (Y: 416 N: 3 NV: 15 Abs: 0) [PASS]

Date	Chamber	Action
2016-11-15	House	Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to without objection.
2016-11-15	House	On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 3 (Roll no. 578). (text: CR H6185-6186)
2016-11-15	House	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6208-6209)
2016-11-15	House	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
2016-11-15	House	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 780.
2016-11-15	House	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6185-6189)
2016-11-15	House	Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
2016-07-14	House	Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
2016-07-14	House	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2016-06-13	House	Referred to House Judiciary
2016-06-13	House	Referred to House Financial Services
2016-06-13	House	Referred to House Foreign Affairs
2016-06-13	House	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and the Judiciary, 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.
2016-06-13	House	Introduced in House

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-resolution/780/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hres780/BILLS-114hres780ih.pdf
Text	https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hres780/BILLS-114hres780eh.pdf
Roll Call	https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2016578