Condemning the abduction of female students by armed militants from the terrorist group known as Boko Haram in northeastern provinces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Bill: 113-hres-573
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24]
Introduced: 2014-05-06 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Child safety and welfare
Congressional tributes
Crimes against children
Crimes against women
Educational facilities and institutions
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
International organizations and cooperation
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military operations and strategy
Nigeria
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Terrorism
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2014-05-06
text: 
Supports the people of Nigeria, especially the parents and families of the girls abducted by Boko Haram in Borno state. 
 
Condemns Boko Haram for its attacks on civilian targets, including schools, mosques, churches, villages, and agricultural centers. 
 
 Encourages the government of Nigeria to strengthen efforts to protect children seeking an education and to hold those who conduct such attacks accountable.
 
 Commends U.S. efforts to hold terrorist organizations such as Boko Haram accountable, and supports U.S. offers to assist in the search for the abducted girls.
 
 Encourages the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USDA) to continue supporting initiatives that promote the human rights of women and girls in Nigeria.

action_date: 2014-05-20
text: 
Supports the people of Nigeria, especially the parents and families of the girls abducted by Boko Haram in Borno state, and calls for their immediate and safe return.
 
Condemns Boko Haram for its attacks on civilian targets, including schools, mosques, churches, villages, and agricultural centers. 
 
 Encourages the government of Nigeria to strengthen efforts to protect children seeking an education and to hold those who conduct such attacks accountable.
 
 Commends U.S. efforts to hold terrorist organizations such as Boko Haram accountable, and supports U.S. offers to assist in the search for the abducted girls.
 
Recognizes that every individual, regardless of gender, should have the opportunity to pursue an education without fear of discrimination.
 
 Encourages the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USDA) to continue supporting initiatives that promote the human rights of women and girls in Nigeria.
 
Urges the President to strengthen U.S. security, law enforcement, and intelligence cooperation with Nigeria.
 
Calls on the President to provide Congress with a comprehensive strategy to counter the growing threat posed by radical Islamist terrorist groups in West Africa, the Sahel, and North Africa.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-05-20
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4535-4536)
action_date: 2014-05-20
text: 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 H4535-4536)
action_date: 2014-05-20
text: DEBATE - The House continued with debate on H. Res. 573.
action_date: 2014-05-20
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 573.
action_date: 2014-05-20
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4535-4541)
action_date: 2014-05-20
text: Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2014-05-09
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2014-05-09
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2014-05-07
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3457-3458)
action_date: 2014-05-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2014-05-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-05-06
text: Introduced in House