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H. Res. 573 113th Congress House

Condemning the abduction of female students by armed militants from the terrorist group known as Boko Haram in northeastern provinces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Introduced: May 6, 2014 Introduced by: Frederica S. Wilson Democratic · Florida See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
May 20, 2014
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4535-4536)
May 20, 2014
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4535-4536)
May 20, 2014
DEBATE - The House continued with debate on H. Res. 573.
May 20, 2014
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 573.
May 20, 2014
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4535-4541)
May 20, 2014
Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
May 9, 2014
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
May 9, 2014
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 7, 2014
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3457-3458)
May 6, 2014
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
May 6, 2014
Introduced in House
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 Latest action May 20, 2014

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4535-4536)

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Supports the people of Nigeria, especially the parents and families of the girls abducted by Boko Haram in Borno state, and calls for their immediate and safe return.

Condemns Boko Haram for its attacks on civilian targets, including schools, mosques, churches, villages, and agricultural centers.

Encourages the government of Nigeria to strengthen efforts to protect children seeking an education and to hold those who conduct such attacks accountable.

Commends U.S. efforts to hold terrorist organizations such as Boko Haram accountable, and supports U.S. offers to assist in the search for the abducted girls.

Recognizes that every individual, regardless of gender, should have the opportunity to pursue an education without fear of discrimination.

Encourages the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USDA) to continue supporting initiatives that promote the human rights of women and girls in Nigeria.

Urges the President to strengthen U.S. security, law enforcement, and intelligence cooperation with Nigeria.

Calls on the President to provide Congress with a comprehensive strategy to counter the growing threat posed by radical Islamist terrorist groups in West Africa, the Sahel, and North Africa.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 135
All 135 Democratic 52 Republican 5
Herrera Beutler, Jaime
· May 20, 2014
 R
Aderholt, Robert B.
Alabama · May 19, 2014
CAPUANO, MICHAEL
· May 19, 2014
Delaney, John
· May 19, 2014
 D
Pingree, Chellie
Maine · May 19, 2014
 D
Smith, Adam
Washington · May 19, 2014
 D
Thompson, Mike
California · May 19, 2014
Black, Diane
· May 13, 2014
Blumenauer, Earl
· May 13, 2014
 D
Costa, Jim
California · May 13, 2014
 D
Lynch, Stephen F.
Massachusetts · May 13, 2014
Nunnelee, Alan
· May 13, 2014
Ross, Dennis
· May 13, 2014
Ryan, Paul
· May 13, 2014
Walorski, Jackie
· May 13, 2014
WOLF, FRANK
· May 13, 2014
Yoho, Ted
· May 13, 2014
 D
Chu, Judy
California · May 9, 2014
 D
Clark, Katherine M.
Massachusetts · May 9, 2014
Duffy, Sean
· May 9, 2014
Enyart, William
· May 9, 2014
Faleomavaega, Eni
· May 9, 2014
Gabbard, Tulsi
· May 9, 2014
Griffin, Tim
· May 9, 2014
Johnson, Bill
· May 9, 2014
 D
Peters, Scott H.
California · May 9, 2014
Poe, Ted
· May 9, 2014
 D
Schneider, Bradley Scott
Illinois · May 9, 2014
Sinema, Kyrsten
· May 9, 2014
 D
Welch, Peter
Vermont · May 9, 2014
Butterfield, G. K.
· May 8, 2014
 D
Carson, André
Indiana · May 8, 2014
 D
Castor, Kathy
Florida · May 8, 2014
Collins, Doug
· May 8, 2014
 D
Connolly, Gerald E.
Virginia · May 8, 2014
CONYERS, JOHN
· May 8, 2014
Cook, Paul
· May 8, 2014
 D
Davis, Danny K.
Illinois · May 8, 2014
 D
DeLauro, Rosa L.
Connecticut · May 8, 2014
DINGELL, JOHN
· May 8, 2014
Ellmers, Renee
· May 8, 2014
Esty, Elizabeth
· May 8, 2014
 D
Garamendi, John
California · May 8, 2014
Grayson, Alan
· May 8, 2014
Higgins, Brian
· May 8, 2014
HINOJOSA, RUBEN
· May 8, 2014
 D
Hoyer, Steny H.
Maryland · May 8, 2014
ISRAEL, STEVE
· May 8, 2014
 D
Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · May 8, 2014
 D
Keating, William R.
Massachusetts · May 8, 2014
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 573: Condemning the abduction of female students by armed militants from the terrorist group known as Boko Haram in northeastern provinces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.. 113th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HRES-573/
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"H. Res. 573: Condemning the abduction of female students by armed militants from the terrorist group known as Boko Haram in northeastern provinces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.." 113th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HRES-573/.
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H. Res. 573, 113th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HRES-573/.
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