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Condemning Boko Haram and calling on the Governments of the United States of America and Nigeria to swiftly implement measures to defeat the terrorist organization.
Introduced: May 15, 2018
Introduced by:
Wilson, Frederica S.
Democratic
· Florida
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Became law
Jun 4, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
May 15, 2018
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
May 15, 2018
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Recognizes the fourth anniversary of the Chibok girls kidnapping and calls for the release of all Boko Haram captives, especially the remaining Chibok girls and Leah Sharibu.
Acknowledges U.S. and Nigerian efforts to defeat Boko Haram.
Requests that the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development create a plan to address the needs of women and girls adversely impacted by extremism and conflict.
Commends the swift enactment of the Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
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