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HRES 822 109th Congress House

Promoting local peace building efforts in Colombia and recognizing the courageous efforts of Colombian civil society and churches to establish peace communities, advance non-violent conflict…

Official title: Promoting local peace building efforts in Colombia and recognizing the courageous efforts of Colombian civil society and churches to establish peace communitie… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: Promoting local peace building efforts in Colombia and recognizing the courageous efforts of Colombian civil society and churches to establish peace communities, advance non-violent conflict resolution, and advocate for human dignity.

Introduced: May 18, 2006 Introduced by: McCollum, Betty Democratic · Minnesota See on congress.gov
International Affairs Armed Forces and National SecurityChurch and social problemsCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCivil-military relations
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May 18, 2006
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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 Latest action May 18, 2006

Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Commends the courage and supports the determination of leaders and members of civil society and faith communities who risk their lives to advance local peace-building efforts and promote peace, human rights, and human dignity in Colombia.

Recognizes the service and commitment of U.S. and Colombian churches, faith-based organizations, and non-governmental organizations for their advocacy and humanitarian assistance to promote peace, defend human rights, and improve the lives of the people of Colombia who have been displaced and marginalized.

Urges the Secretary of State to recognize and provide support for faith-based organizations and non-governmental organizations in Colombia, and their U.S. partners, for efforts to provide humanitarian assistance, promote peace and conflict resolution, advance human rights, and end the armed conflict in Colombia.

Calls upon the Secretary of State to monitor any acts of violence or human rights abuses committed against leaders or members of local peace-building efforts in Colombia by government forces, guerilla groups, or paramilitaries.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 17
All 17 Democratic 2
BAIRD, BRIAN
· Nov 14, 2006
LEACH, JIM
· Nov 13, 2006
KUCINICH, DENNIS
· Sep 26, 2006
Watson, Diane
· Sep 6, 2006
Brown, Sherrod
· Jul 28, 2006
KIND, RON
· Jul 28, 2006
 D
Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · Jul 24, 2006
JACKSON, JESSE
· Jun 13, 2006
ABERCROMBIE, NEIL
· May 18, 2006
Jackson Lee, Sheila
· May 18, 2006
Lee, Barbara
· May 18, 2006
 D
McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · May 18, 2006
MCKINNEY, CYNTHIA
· May 18, 2006
MORAN, JAMES
· May 18, 2006
OBERSTAR, JAMES
· May 18, 2006
PAYNE, DONALD
· May 18, 2006
SABO, MARTIN
· May 18, 2006
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 822: Promoting local peace building efforts in Colombia and recognizing the courageous efforts of Colombian civil society and churches to establish peace communities, advance non-violent conflict resolution, and advocate for human dignity.. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HRES-822/
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"H. Res. 822: Promoting local peace building efforts in Colombia and recognizing the courageous efforts of Colombian civil society and churches to establish peace communities, advance non-violent conflict resolution, and advocate for human dignity.." 109th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HRES-822/.
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H. Res. 822, 109th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HRES-822/.
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