Concerning the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the need for international efforts toward long-term peace, stability, and observance of human rights.
Latest action · Jun 27, 2013 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Progress
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- IntroducedMar 21, 2013
- Agreed to in HouseNot reached
Summary
Asserts that the region's leaders and the international community should break the cycle of violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and surrounding region.
Calls on: (1) the signatories of the February 24, 2013, Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region to abide by the Framework's provisions; and (2) governments of the Great Lakes region of Africa to respect the national security and territorial integrity of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Recognizes efforts by the Democratic Republic of the Congo to end child recruitment into the armed forces and demands the cessation of militia recruitment and exploitation of children.
Calls on the Obama Administration to: (1) mobilize a comprehensive response to prevent further deterioration of regional peace and stability and to ensure that humanitarian assistance be provided to populations in need, and (2) develop actionable recommendations to ensure accountability for violations of international humanitarian law and human rights abuses.
Acknowledges the good work of the United States Special Advisor on the Great Lakes and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Calls on all nations to increase cooperation to stop the trade of illegal goods that fuels violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Urges the Democratic Republic of the Congo to investigate and prosecute those who have committed war crimes, crimes against humanity, and violations of international humanitarian law and human rights.
Acknowledges the appointment by the United Nations (U.N.) of the Special Envoy for the Great Lakes region of Africa.
Urges the U.N. Security Council to lead efforts to strengthen the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO).
Cosponsors 72
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Mar 21, 2013 to Oct 29, 2013, with 49 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-WA | Adam Smith | Original | Mar 21, 2013 |
| D-CA | Alan S. Lowenthal | Original | Mar 21, 2013 |
| D-NJ | Albio Sires | Original | Mar 21, 2013 |
| D-FL | Alcee L. Hastings | Original | Mar 21, 2013 |
| D-CA | Barbara Lee | Original | Mar 21, 2013 |
| D-MS | Bennie G. Thompson | Original | Mar 21, 2013 |
| D-IL | Bobby L. Rush | Original | Mar 21, 2013 |
| D-NY | Carolyn B. Maloney | Original | Mar 21, 2013 |
| D-NY | Charles B. Rangel | Original | Mar 21, 2013 |
| R-NJ | Christopher H. Smith | Original | Mar 21, 2013 |
| D-IL | Danny K. Davis | Original | Mar 21, 2013 |
| D-RI | David N. Cicilline | Original | Mar 21, 2013 |
| D-GA | David Scott | Original | Mar 21, 2013 |
| D-NJ | Donald M. Payne, Jr. | Original | Mar 21, 2013 |
| D-MD | Donna F. Edwards | Original | Mar 21, 2013 |
Actions 7
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jun 27, 2013Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- Jun 27, 2013Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
- May 15, 2013Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent .
- May 15, 2013Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- May 6, 2013Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: International Affairs.
- Africa
- Child safety and welfare
- Conflicts and wars
- Congressional tributes
- Crimes against children
- Crimes against women
- Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
- Federal officials
- Foreign aid and international relief
- Human rights
- International Affairs
- International law and treaties
- International organizations and cooperation
- Reconstruction and stabilization
- Rwanda
- Sex offenses
- Smuggling and trafficking
- Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
- United Nations
- Violent crime
- War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
- Youth employment and child labor
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- Mar 21, 2013Introduced in House
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