Bill Sponsor
Senate Simple Resolution 348
115th Congress(2017-2018)
A resolution reaffirming the strategic partnership between the United States of America and the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and encouraging inclusive governance in the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Dec 4, 2017
Overview
Text
Sponsor
Introduced
Dec 4, 2017
Latest Action
Dec 4, 2017
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
348
Congress
115
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Oklahoma
Republican
Wyoming
Senate Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to support the government of Ethiopia to:

  • provide training and resources to counter terrorism and violent extremism and address security concerns in the Horn of Africa,
  • bolster trade and investment in the private sector between the United States and Ethiopia,
  • continue support to strengthen higher education and promote health through the exiting mechanisms, and
  • continue humanitarian assistance with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to the people affected by the drought.

Calls on the Department of State to engage with the Ethiopian government in strengthening the bilateral Working Group on Democracy, Governance and Human Rights, and provide support in the implementation of the National Human Rights Action Plan.

Condemns the violence that resulted in the death of over 500 Ethiopians.

Calls on the government of Ethiopia to:

  • hold accountable all personnel responsible for the death and destruction that took place as a result of violent protests in the Oromia and Amhara regions,
  • respect the right to freedom of peaceful assembly and guarantee freedom of the press and mass media, and
  • engage in open and transparent consultations relative to its development strategy.

Calls on the USAID to: (1) continue to lead efforts to work with the Ethiopian government to improve democracy and governance, and (2) assist the government and people of Ethiopia in capacity building in all areas.

Text (1)
December 4, 2017
Actions (2)
12/04/2017
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7820-7821)
12/04/2017
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:39:04 PM