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HRES 213 114th Congress House International Affairs Africa Alliances Congressional tributes Crime victims Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation First responders and emergency personnel Higher education International organizations and cooperation Kenya Refugees, asylum, displaced persons Religion Somalia Terrorism

Condemning the April 2015 terrorist attack at the Garissa University College in Garissa, Kenya, and reaffirming the United States support for the people and Government of Kenya, and for other purposes.

Introduced: April 21, 2015 See on congress.gov
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 21, 2015
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
May 21, 2015
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 14, 2015
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous Consent .
May 14, 2015
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 7, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
Apr 21, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Apr 21, 2015
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Condemns the atrocities and terrorist attack that occurred at Garissa University College in Garissa, Kenya, on April 2, 2015. Recognizes the heroic and selfless acts by Kenyan citizens, first responders, and the Kenya Red Cross to rescue those caught in such attack.

Condemns al Shabaab's apparent effort to foment divisions among the Kenyan people along religious lines.

Reaffirms U.S. support for the efforts of the government and people of Kenya to combat terrorism, counter extremism, promote tolerance, and bring all the perpetrators of such attack to justice.

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

Urges Kenya to maintain its commitment to protecting Somali refugees who are fleeing from al Shabaab.

Recognizes Kenya as an important regional ally and partner of the United States.

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Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

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