Amend the title so as to read: `Condemning Joseph Kony and the Lord's Resistance Army for committing crimes against humanity and mass atrocities, and supporting ongoing efforts by the United States Government and governments and regional organizations in central Africa to remove Joseph Kony and Lord's Resistance Army commanders from the battlefield.'.

Bill: 112-sres-402
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2012-03-21 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Central African Republic
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
International organizations and cooperation
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military education and training
Military operations and strategy
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
South Sudan
Uganda
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2012-03-21
text: 
Condemns Joseph Kony and the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) for committing crimes against humanity and mass atrocities.
 
Supports ongoing efforts by the United States, the African Union (AU), and countries in central Africa to remove Joseph Kony and LRA commanders from the battlefield and protect civilians.

action_date: 2012-06-20
text: 
Condemns Joseph Kony and the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) for committing crimes against humanity and mass atrocities, and supports efforts by the United States and countries in central Africa to remove Joseph Kony and LRA commanders from the battlefield.
 
 Commends efforts by the governments of Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Republic of South Sudan, the Central African Republic, and other countries in the region, as well as the African Union (AU) and the United Nations (U.N.), to end the LRA threat. 
 
Welcomes U.S. efforts to counter the LRA and to assist governments in the region bring Joseph Kony to justice, and calls on the President to keep Congress fully informed of such efforts. 
 
Commends the Department of Defense (DOD), United States Africa Command (U.S. AFRICOM), and members of the U.S. Armed Forces deployed as advisors to the national militaries in the region seeking to protect local communities and pursuing Joseph Kony and LRA commanders.
 
Commends the AU for committing to enhance troop deployments. 
 
Supports U.S. efforts to work with partner nations and the international community to: (1) strengthen the capabilities of regional military forces to protect civilians and pursue LRA commanders, (2) enhance cooperation among regional governments, and (3) promote increased donor contributions. 
 
Calls on the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defense, the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and the heads of other relevant government agencies to utilize existing funds for programs to: (1) enhance mobility, intelligence, and logistical capabilities for partner forces engaged in efforts to protect civilians and apprehend or remove Joseph Kony; (2) expand physical access and telecommunications infrastructure to facilitate the flow of information and access for humanitarian and protection actors; (3) support programs to encourage and help non-indicted LRA commanders, fighters, abductees, and associated noncombatants to defect; and (4) rehabilitate children and youth affected by war and LRA indoctrination. 
 
Calls on the President to place restrictions on individuals or governments assisting Joseph Kony or the LRA.
 
Urges that civilian protection be prioritized in LRA-affected areas. 
 
Calls on governments in the region and the international community to support demobilization, rehabilitation, and reintegration of LRA defectors.

action_date: 2012-08-02
text: 
Condemns Joseph Kony and the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) for committing crimes against humanity and mass atrocities, and supports efforts by the United States and countries in central Africa to remove Joseph Kony and LRA commanders from the battlefield.
 
 Commends efforts by Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Republic of South Sudan, the Central African Republic, and other countries in the region, as well as the African Union (AU) and the United Nations (U.N.), to end the LRA threat. 
 
Welcomes U.S. efforts to assist regional governments to bring Joseph Kony to justice and end LRA atrocities.
 
Commends the Department of Defense (DOD), United States Africa Command (U.S. AFRICOM), and members of the U.S. Armed Forces deployed as advisors to the national militaries in the region seeking to protect local communities and pursuing Joseph Kony and LRA commanders.
 
Commends the AU for committing to enhance troop deployments.
 
Supports increased coordination between the AU and Uganda, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the Republic of South Sudan in order to apprehend or remove Joseph Kony. 
 
Supports U.S. efforts to work with partner nations and the international community to: (1) strengthen the capabilities of regional military forces to protect civilians and pursue LRA commanders, (2) enhance cooperation among regional governments, and (3) promote increased donor contributions. 
 
Calls on the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defense, the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and the heads of other relevant government agencies to utilize existing funds for programs to: (1) enhance mobility, intelligence, and logistical capabilities for partner forces engaged in efforts to protect civilians and apprehend or remove Joseph Kony; (2) expand physical access and telecommunications infrastructure to facilitate the flow of information and access for humanitarian and protection actors; (3) support programs to encourage and help non-indicted LRA commanders, fighters, abductees, and associated noncombatants to defect; and (4) rehabilitate children and youth affected by war and LRA indoctrination. 
 
Calls on the President to place restrictions on individuals or governments assisting Joseph Kony or the LRA.
 
Urges that civilian protection be prioritized in LRA-affected areas. 
 
Calls on governments in the region and the international community to support demobilization, rehabilitation, and reintegration of LRA defectors.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6009-6010)
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S6009-6010)
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: The committee reported substitute was withdrawn by Unanimous Consent. (text of measure as reported: CR S6007-6008)
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6007-6010)
action_date: 2012-06-20
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 432.
action_date: 2012-06-20
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2012-06-20
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2012-06-19
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
action_date: 2012-04-24
text: Committee on Foreign Relations Subcommittee on African Affairs. Hearings held.
action_date: 2012-04-18
text: Committee on Foreign Relations Subcommittee on African Affairs. Hearings held.
action_date: 2012-03-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1941)
action_date: 2012-03-21
text: Introduced in Senate