Congress 115 - HRES 1055 - To affirm strong United States-Liberia ties and support for democratic principles, and call for full implementation of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission recommendations, including the establishment of an Extraordinary Criminal Tribunal for Liberia.

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Africa Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad Foreign aid and international relief Human rights International Affairs Liberia Rule of law and government transparency Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

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Affirms strong U.S.-Liberia ties.

Urges the government and people of Liberia to support full implementation of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's recommendations, including the establishment of an Extraordinary Criminal Tribunal.

Supports efforts by the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development to advance Liberian national reconciliation.

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Nov 13, 2018

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 13, 2018

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9491-9492)
Nov 13, 2018

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9491-9492)
Nov 13, 2018

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1055.
Nov 13, 2018

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9491-9493)
Nov 13, 2018

Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Sep 27, 2018

Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 27, 2018

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 27, 2018

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 7, 2018

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sep 7, 2018

Introduced in House

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