3.0.0 394 2023-01-11T13:30:13Z 2023-01-11T13:30:13Z House HRES 2015-07-29 114 hsfa00 Foreign Affairs Committee House Standing hsfa16 Africa Subcommittee Referred to 2015-08-20T13:42:49Z Referred to 2015-07-29T14:17:30Z hsas00 Armed Services Committee House Standing Referred to 2015-07-29T14:17:35Z 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. 114 237 SRES 2015-07-30 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6192-6193) Identical bill CRS 2015-08-20 hsfa16 Africa Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations. Committee 2015-07-29 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. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsas00 Armed Services Committee 2015-07-29 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. IntroReferral H11100-A 9 Library of Congress 2015-07-29 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. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsfa00 Foreign Affairs Committee 2015-07-29 Introduced in House IntroReferral Intro-H 9 Library of Congress 2015-07-29 Introduced in House IntroReferral 1000 9 Library of Congress M000312 Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2] JAMES MCGOVERN D MA P. 2 N P000373 Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16] JOSEPH PITTS R PA R. 16 2015-07-29 True S000510 Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9] ADAM SMITH D WA 9 2015-07-29 True D000619 Rep. Davis, Rodney [R-IL-13] Rodney Davis R IL 13 2015-07-29 True L000551 Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13] BARBARA LEE D CA 13 2015-07-29 True N000182 Rep. 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[D-RI-1] David Cicilline D RI N. 1 2016-04-14 False 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 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 International Affairs 00 2015-07-29 Introduced in House 2015-08-27T18:49:58Z 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.

]]> 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. Display Title 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. Official Title as Introduced 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. Introduced in House IH Introduced in House 2015-07-29T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-114hres394ih/xml/BILLS-114hres394ih.xml 2015-08-20 Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries and statuses for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is "to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.