HRES 235
117th Congress
House
International Affairs
Africa
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers
Nigeria
Protest and dissent
Supporting the demands of the #EndSARS movement for justice, accountability, and meaningful police and security sector reforms in Nigeria and calling upon the President and the Secretary of State to safeguard and promote the protection of freedoms of thought, assembly, and expression in Nigeria and around the world.
Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 2, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Global Human Rights.
Mar 16, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mar 16, 2021
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
This resolution declares that respect for human rights is foundational to U.S. bilateral and international engagement with Nigeria, and it condemns the violence by Nigerian security forces against peaceful protestors. Further, the resolution supports the demands of the movement for justice, accountability, and meaningful police and security-sector reform in Nigeria, and it calls on the Nigerian government to release everyone who has been wrongfully arrested for participating in or supporting this movement.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Global Human Rights.
Committees of jurisdiction
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