A resolution condemning Joseph Kony and the Lord's Resistance Army for continuing to perpetrate crimes against humanity, war crimes, and mass atrocities, and supporting ongoing efforts by the United States Government, the African Union, and governments and regional organizations in central Africa to remove Joseph Kony and Lord's Resistance Army commanders from the battlefield and promote protection and recovery of affected communities.
Latest action · Jul 30, 2015 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6192-6193)
Progress
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- IntroducedJul 30, 2015
- Agreed to in SenateNot reached
Summary
Condemns Joseph Kony and the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) for perpetrating crimes against humanity and mass atrocities, and supports efforts by the United States, the African Union (AU), the international community, and governments in central Africa to remove Joseph Kony and LRA commanders from the battlefield and promote protection and recovery for affected communities.
Supports efforts to provide the Regional Task Force with the logistics support and authorizations needed to access areas of suspected LRA activity in the Central African Republic and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Urges the President to reauthorize the deployment of U.S. Armed Forces personnel in support of Operation Observant Compass.
Urges the AU and the Regional Task Force, with the support of the European Union (EU), as well as the governments of Uganda, South Sudan, the Central African Republic, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, to implement the United Nations (U.N.) Regional Strategy.
Welcomes the continued LRA defections, and calls on governments in the region and the international community to support such demobilization.
Calls on the Department of State, the Department of Defense, the U.S. Agency for International Development, and the heads of relevant U.S. agencies to utilize funds to: (1) enhance intelligence support to the Regional Task Force; (2) work with the U.N., the AU, and regional government partners to help non-indicted LRA members, abductees, and noncombatants defect; (3) expand efforts to prevent the LRA from funding its operations through the theft and trade of illicit ivory, gold, and diamonds; and (4) support rehabilitation and reintegration programs for abducted children, youth, and adults.
Commends those members of the U.S. Armed Forces previously or currently deployed in support of Operation Observant Compass for their critical contributions to efforts to remove Joseph Kony and LRA commanders and protect civilians.
Urges the President to develop a strategy aimed at supporting sustainable recovery and security within areas affected by the LRA in partnership with other donors and multilateral bodies, including the World Bank, the EU, and others.
Cosponsors 16
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Jul 30, 2015 to Nov 17, 2015; 8 are original cosponsors, there from the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-MA | Edward J. Markey | Original | Jul 30, 2015 |
| D-MI | Gary C. Peters | Original | Jul 30, 2015 |
| R-OK | James M. Inhofe | Original | Jul 30, 2015 |
| R-GA | Johnny Isakson | Original | Jul 30, 2015 |
| R-SD | Mike Rounds | Original | Jul 30, 2015 |
| R-UT | Orrin G. Hatch | Original | Jul 30, 2015 |
| D-IL | Richard J. Durbin | Original | Jul 30, 2015 |
| D-WI | Tammy Baldwin | Original | Jul 30, 2015 |
| D-DE | Christopher A. Coons | Sep 8, 2015 | |
| D-CT | Christopher Murphy | Oct 7, 2015 | |
| D-OR | Jeff Merkley | Oct 7, 2015 | |
| D-NM | Martin Heinrich | Oct 7, 2015 | |
| D-OH | Sherrod Brown | Oct 7, 2015 | |
| D-MD | Benjamin L. Cardin | Nov 17, 2015 | |
| D-RI | Sheldon Whitehouse | Nov 17, 2015 | |
| R-NC | Thom Tillis | Nov 17, 2015 |
Committees 1
Where it was sent and what each committee and subcommittee did with it, in order.
| Chamber | Committee | What it did |
|---|---|---|
| Senate | Foreign Relations Committee | Referred Jul 30, 2015 |
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jul 30, 2015Introduced in Senate
- Jul 30, 2015Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6192-6193)
In the Congressional Record 1
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| Where | In the Record | Members | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senate | Text printed S6192 | — | Jul 30, 2015 |
Research
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CRS reports 2
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Cite it 2
Products on other subjects that cite it, usually among other measures.
| Product | Title | Kind | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| R43377 | The Central African Republic: Background and U.S. Policy Archived | Report | Dec 1, 2016 |
| R42094 | The Lord’s Resistance Army: The U.S. Response Archived | Report | Sep 28, 2015 |
Related bills 1
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Titles 1
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- Official Title as Introduced
- A resolution condemning Joseph Kony and the Lord's Resistance Army for continuing to perpetrate crimes against humanity, war crimes, and mass atrocities, and supporting ongoing efforts by the United States Government, the African Union, and governments and regional organizations in central Africa to remove Joseph Kony and Lord's Resistance Army commanders from the battlefield and promote protection and recovery of affected communities.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: International Affairs.
- Africa
- Central African Republic
- Child safety and welfare
- Conflicts and wars
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Europe
- European Union
- Foreign aid and international relief
- International Affairs
- International organizations and cooperation
- Military assistance, sales, and agreements
- Military operations and strategy
- Military personnel and dependents
- Multilateral development programs
- South Sudan
- Sudan
- Uganda
- United Nations
- War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Jul 30, 2015Introduced in Senate
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