HRES 768
116th Congress
House
International Affairs
Africa
Asia
Business ethics
China
Computer security and identity theft
Contracts and agency
Freedom of information
Human rights
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
News media and reporting
Protest and dissent
Right of privacy
Russia
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Telephone and wireless communication
Calling on African governments to protect and promote human rights through internet freedom and digital integration for all citizens across the continent of Africa.
Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Oct 1, 2020
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Oct 1, 2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Dec 17, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Dec 17, 2019
Introduced in House
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Plain-English summary
This resolution condemns the restriction of internet access across Africa and urges African governments to employ specified measures to ensure the integrity and security of their telecommunications infrastructures. The resolution also encourages telecommunications providers and businesses operating in Africa to facilitate open and secure access to the internet.
What's happening now
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Bill text
1 version
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Committees of jurisdiction
1
Cosponsors
34
Deutch, Theodore
Sires, Albio
ENGEL, ELIOT
D
Keating, William R.
D
Costa, Jim
Levin, Andy
D
Lieu, Ted
D
Castro, Joaquin
CLAY, WM.
D
Thompson, Bennie G.
D
Vargas, Juan
D
Bishop, Sanford D.
Brown, Anthony
Butterfield, G. K.
D
Cleaver, Emanuel
D
Clyburn, James E.
D
Davis, Danny K.
Fudge, Marcia
HASTINGS, ALCEE
D
Horsford, Steven
D
Jeffries, Hakeem S.
D
Johnson, Henry C. "Hank"
JOHNSON, EDDIE
D
Kelly, Robin L.
Lawrence, Brenda
D
Meeks, Gregory W.
D
Plaskett, Stacey E.
D
Pressley, Ayanna
Richmond, Cedric
RUSH, BOBBY
D
Sewell, Terri A.
D
Watson Coleman, Bonnie
D
Sherman, Brad
R
Smith, Christopher H.
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 768: Calling on African governments to protect and promote human rights through internet freedom and digital integration for all citizens across the continent of Africa.. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HRES-768/
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