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H.Res. 896

ResolutionFederalHouseIn Committee
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.
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Committee
Latest Action · June 4, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
Congress
115th (2017–2019)
Introduced
May 15, 2018
Cosponsors (17)
17D 0R
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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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