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HR 3833 114th Congress House International Affairs Africa Congressional oversight Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation Economic development Foreign aid and international relief Human rights Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information International organizations and cooperation Judicial procedure and administration Military operations and strategy Military personnel and dependents Nigeria Rule of law and government transparency Terrorism United Nations

To require a regional strategy to address the threat posed by Boko Haram.

Introduced: October 26, 2015 Introduced by: Wilson, Frederica S. Democratic · Florida See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 7 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 22, 2016
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Sep 22, 2016
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 12, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade.
Feb 12, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
Nov 3, 2015
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7402)
Oct 26, 2015
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Oct 26, 2015
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This bill requires:

  • the Department of State and the Department of Defense to develop jointly and submit to Congress a five-year strategy to help Nigeria, members of the Multinational Joint Task Force to Combat Boko Haram, and relevant partners to counter Boko Haram, and to assist Nigeria and its neighbors to address legitimate grievances of vulnerable populations in areas affected by Boko Haram; and
  • the Director of National Intelligence to assess the willingness and capability Nigeria and regional partners to implement such strategy.

It is the sense of Congress that lack of economic opportunity and access to education, justice, and other social services contributes to Boko Haram's ability to radicalize and recruit individuals.

What's happening now September 22, 2016

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

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