(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
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.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4535-4536)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
ORDER OF BUSINESS - Mr. Holding asked unanimous consent that it be in order at any time on the legislative day of June 12, 2014 to consider in the House, H.Res. 617; that the resolution be considered as read; and that the previous question be considered as ordered on the preamble and the resolution to final adoption without intervening motion. Agreed to without objection.
Considered pursuant to the order of the House of June 12, 2014. (consideration: CR H5323)
The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House. (consideration: CR H5323)
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to the order of the House of June 12, 2014, the Chair put the question on agreeing to H.Res. 617, and by voice vote, announced that the yeas had prevailed. Ms. Wilson (FL) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5342)
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 411 - 2 (Roll no. 312).(text: CR H5323)
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On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 411 - 2 (Roll no. 312). (text: CR H5323)
Roll Call #312 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.