House Simple Resolution 1216
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Supporting the #EndSARS peaceful protest movement in Nigeria.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Nov 12, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
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
1216
Congress
116
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
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No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This resolution condemns the violence by Nigerian security forces against peaceful protestors, calls on the African and international human rights community to investigate the use of deadly force against protestors at the Lekki tollgate, and supports the demands of the movement for justice, accountability, and meaningful police reform in Nigeria.
November 12, 2020
11/20/2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations.
11/12/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
11/12/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:44:13 PM