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Condemning the September 2013 terrorist attack at the Westgate Mall in Nairobi, Kenya, and reaffirming United States support for the people and Government of Kenya, and for other purposes.

Introduced: October 29, 2013 See on congress.gov
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Introduced
In committee
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Dec 6, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade.
Dec 6, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
Oct 29, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Oct 29, 2013
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Condemns the atrocities and terrorist attack that occurred at the Westgate Mall in Nairobi, Kenya, from September 21 through 24, 2013.

Offers condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of those who were killed in the attack and expresses hope for the recovery of the wounded, including U.S. citizens.

Recognizes the many heroic acts by Kenyan citizens, first responders, and the Kenya Red Cross to rescue those caught in the Westgate Mall attack.

Reaffirms U.S. support for the efforts of the government and people of Kenya to combat terrorism, promote tolerance, and bring the perpetrators of the Westgate Mall attack to justice.

Commends Kenya's continued participation in the African Union Mission in Somalia.

Recognizes Kenya as an important U.S. ally and partner.

What's happening now December 6, 2013

Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 10
All 10 Democratic 4 Republican 2
Poe, Ted
· Nov 18, 2013
Ellison, Keith
· Oct 30, 2013
LEWIS, JOHN
· Oct 30, 2013
 D
McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Oct 30, 2013
 D
Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · Oct 30, 2013
 D
Sewell, Terri A.
Alabama · Oct 30, 2013
 D
Smith, Adam
Washington · Oct 30, 2013
 R
Weber, Randy K. Sr.
Texas · Oct 30, 2013
ROYCE, ED
· Oct 29, 2013
 R
Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Oct 29, 2013
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 394: Condemning the September 2013 terrorist attack at the Westgate Mall in Nairobi, Kenya, and reaffirming United States support for the people and Government of Kenya, and for other purposes.. 113th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HRES-394/
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"H. Res. 394: Condemning the September 2013 terrorist attack at the Westgate Mall in Nairobi, Kenya, and reaffirming United States support for the people and Government of Kenya, and for other purposes.." 113th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HRES-394/.
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H. Res. 394, 113th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HRES-394/.
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