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SRES 433 113th Congress Senate International Affairs Africa Child safety and welfare Crimes against children Crimes against women Educational facilities and institutions Foreign aid and international relief Human rights Nigeria Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination Terrorism Women's rights

A resolution condemning the abduction of female students by armed militants from the Government Girls Secondary School in the northeastern province of Borno in the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Introduced: May 1, 2014 See on congress.gov
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May 6, 2014
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
May 6, 2014
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
May 6, 2014
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2699-2700)
May 6, 2014
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2699-2700)
May 1, 2014
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2621)
May 1, 2014
Introduced in Senate
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Supports the people of Nigeria, especially the parents and families of the girls abducted by Boko Haram in Borno state.

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

Encourages: (1) the government of Nigeria to strengthen efforts to protect children seeking an education and to hold those who conduct such attacks accountable, and (2) U.S. efforts to assist in such Nigerian actions.

Urges timely civilian assistance from the United States and allied African nations to rescue and reintegrate the abducted girls.

Recognizes that the empowerment of women is linked to the potential of countries to generate economic growth, sustainable democracy, and inclusive security.

Encourages the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USDA) to continue supporting initiatives that positively impact the ability of women and girls to fully access their human rights.

What's happening now May 6, 2014

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HRES 573 Related bill Condemning the abduction of female students by armed militants from the terrorist group known as Boko Haram in northeas…
  • HRES 617 Related bill Condemning the abduction of female students by armed militants from the terrorist group known as Boko Haram in northeas…
 Bill text 2 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 13
All 13 Democratic 10 Republican 3
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Barrasso, John
Wyoming · May 6, 2014
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Blumenthal, Richard
Connecticut · May 6, 2014
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Collins, Susan M.
Maine · May 6, 2014
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Cornyn, John
Texas · May 6, 2014
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Gillibrand, Kirsten E.
New York · May 6, 2014
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Hirono, Mazie K.
Hawaii · May 6, 2014
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Klobuchar, Amy
Minnesota · May 6, 2014
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Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · May 6, 2014
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Murphy, Christopher
Connecticut · May 6, 2014
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Murray, Patty
Washington · May 6, 2014
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Shaheen, Jeanne
New Hampshire · May 6, 2014
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Coons, Christopher A.
Delaware · May 1, 2014
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Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · May 1, 2014
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. Res. 433: A resolution condemning the abduction of female students by armed militants from the Government Girls Secondary School in the northeastern province of Borno in the Federal Republic of Nigeria.. 113th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/113-SRES-433/
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"S. Res. 433: A resolution condemning the abduction of female students by armed militants from the Government Girls Secondary School in the northeastern province of Borno in the Federal Republic of Nigeria.." 113th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/113-SRES-433/.
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S. Res. 433, 113th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/113-SRES-433/.
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