HRES 100
112th Congress
House
International Affairs
Africa
Government studies and investigations
Human rights
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Uganda
Honoring the life of David Kato and all who are victims of violence in Uganda because of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
Introduced: February 17, 2011
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 8, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.
Feb 17, 2011
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Feb 17, 2011
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Honors the life of David Kato and victims of violence in Uganda because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Urges the Ugandan government to thoroughly investigate Mr. Kato's death and to share its findings with the international community.
Calls on the global community to continue advocating for the human rights of all individuals and condemns the atmosphere of anti-gay sentiment that supports and endorses violence against the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.
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