HRES 128 115th Congress House International Affairs Africa Conflicts and wars Congressional tributes Correctional facilities and imprisonment Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation Detention of persons Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad Economic development Ethiopia Foreign aid and international relief Human rights Military assistance, sales, and agreements News media and reporting Protest and dissent Rule of law and government transparency Sanctions Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status Terrorism

Supporting respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance in Ethiopia.

Introduced: February 15, 2017 Introduced by: Smith, Christopher H. Republican · New Jersey See on congress.gov

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Apr 10, 2018

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

Apr 10, 2018

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3069-3070)

Apr 10, 2018

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 H3069-3070)

Apr 10, 2018

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 128.

Apr 10, 2018

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3069-3075)

Apr 10, 2018

Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

Jul 27, 2017

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Jul 27, 2017

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

May 18, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.

Feb 15, 2017

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Feb 15, 2017

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Recognizes: (1) Ethiopia's efforts to promote regional peace and security; and (2) the importance of the U.S.-Ethiopian partnership in combatting terrorism, promoting economic growth, and addressing global health challenges.

Condemns the use of excessive force by Ethiopian security forces and notes the reports of widespread human rights abuses.

Commends the recent peaceful and voluntary transfer of authority from Prime Minister Hailemariam to Prime Minister Abiy.

Calls on the government of Ethiopia to: (1) lift the state of emergency and end the use of excessive force by the security forces; (2) release all activists, journalists, and opposition figures who have been imprisoned for exercising their constitutional rights; and (3) allow for an independent human rights examination by a U.N.-appointed rapporteur.

Calls on the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development to strengthen ties with Ethiopia and engage in a cooperative effort to advance democracy, human rights, economic growth, and security.

What's happening now April 10, 2018

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

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