HRES 780 114th Congress House

Urging respect for the constitution of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the democratic transition of power in 2016.

Introduced: July 6, 2016 Introduced by: Smith, Christopher H. Republican · New Jersey See on congress.gov

International Affairs AfricaDemocratic Republic of the CongoDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadElections, voting, political campaign regulation

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Foreign aid and international reliefForeign propertyFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionHuman rightsNews media and reportingSanctionsVisas and passports

Everywhere this bill has been 11 steps

Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Agreed to (House)

Nov 15, 2016

Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to without objection.

Nov 15, 2016

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 3 (Roll no. 578). (text: CR H6185-6186)

Nov 15, 2016

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6208-6209)

Nov 15, 2016

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

Nov 15, 2016

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 780.

Nov 15, 2016

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6185-6189)

Nov 15, 2016

Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

Jul 14, 2016

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Jul 14, 2016

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Jun 13, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and the Judiciary, 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.

Jun 13, 2016

Introduced in House

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Nov 15, 2016	House · vote #578	On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended	Passed	416–3	See who voted →

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Latest action November 15, 2016

Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to without objection.

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

The United States should impose sanctions on government officials of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) who impede progress toward a democratic transition through credible elections that respect the will of the DRC people.

Sanctions should target core figures in President Kabila's government for visa denials and asset freezes.

Economic and security assistance should be reviewed for possible termination, while preserving humanitarian assistance, until the election crisis is resolved.

The President of the United States should lift sanctions only when: (1) President Kabila has declared that he will not remain in power once his term ends and has made verifiable progress towards holding national elections, or (2) the DRC has held a free and fair presidential election and a new President has been sworn in.

The United States should: (1) support independent DRC civil society organizations and media, and (2) investigate and target money laundering activities by key figures close to President Kabila and those financial institutions involved in such activities.

The United States should coordinate efforts with key Western and African partners, including through other financial intelligence units.

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Committees of jurisdiction 3

Financial Services Committee
House of Representatives
Foreign Affairs Committee
House of Representatives
Judiciary Committee
House of Representatives

Cosponsors 5

Keating, William R.

Massachusetts · Jul 6, 2016

McGovern, James P.

Massachusetts · Jul 6, 2016

Moore, Gwen

Wisconsin · Jun 22, 2016

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