Condemning Boko Haram and calling on the Governments of the United States of America and Nigeria to swiftly implement measures to defeat the terrorist organization.

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Bill Number

HRES 896

Introduced

May 15, 2018

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.

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Africa Commemorative events and holidays Conflicts and wars Congressional oversight Congressional tributes Crime victims Crimes against women Energy prices Family relationships Foreign aid and international relief Government information and archives Human rights International Affairs Military assistance, sales, and agreements Nigeria Oil and gas Political movements and philosophies Terrorism Women's rights

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Summary

Recognizes the fourth anniversary of the Chibok girls kidnapping and calls for the release of all Boko Haram captives, especially the remaining Chibok girls and Leah Sharibu.

Acknowledges U.S. and Nigerian efforts to defeat Boko Haram.

Requests that the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development create a plan to address the needs of women and girls adversely impacted by extremism and conflict.

Commends the swift enactment of the Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017.

Actions

Jun 4, 2018

Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
May 15, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
May 15, 2018

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