Supporting respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance in Ethiopia.
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Introduced
February 15, 2017
Latest Action
April 10, 2018
Primary Sponsor
Christopher H. SmithRepublican(NJ)
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Speed vs cohort
99pct
419d open
vs 1,187 other HRES bills in the 115th — cohort avg 17d
Recognizes: (1) Ethiopia's efforts to promote regional peace and security; and (2) the importance of the U.S.-Ethiopian partnership in combatting terrorism, promoting economic growth, and addressing global health challenges. Condemns the use of excessive force by Ethiopian security forces and notes the reports of widespread human rights abuses. Commends the recent peaceful and voluntary transfer of authority from Prime Minister Hailemariam to Prime Minister Abiy. Calls on the government of Ethiopia to: (1) lift the state of emergency and end the use of excessive force by the security forces; (2) release all activists, journalists, and opposition figures who have been imprisoned for exercising their constitutional rights; and (3) allow for an independent human rights examination by a U.N.-appointed rapporteur. Calls on the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development to strengthen ties with Ethiopia and engage in a cooperative effort to advance democracy, human rights, economic growth, and security.
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Testified before House Foreign Affairs Africa subcommittee on Cameroon Was panelist for the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission briefing on Cameroon Africa AD was a panelist at briefing on humanitarian crisis in Nigeria for the Congressional African Staff Association H.Res.750: Expressing support for the designation of a "Prisoners of Conscience Day" S.Res.407: A resolution recognizing the critical work of human rights defenders in promoting human rights, the rule of law, democracy, and good governance. House and Senate Appropriations Recommendations House Senate NDAA Recommendations H.Res.750: Expressing support for the designation of a "Prisoners of Conscience Day" S.Res.407: A resolution recognizing the critical work of human rights defenders in promoting human rights, the rule of law, democracy, and good governance. S. 2060, The Burma Human Rights and Freedom Act H. R 4223 The Burma Act H.Res.750: Expressing support for the designation of a "Prisoners of Conscience Day" S.Res.407: A resolution recognizing the critical work of human rights defenders in promoting human rights, the rule of law, democracy, and good governance. House and Senate Appropriations Recommendations House Senate NDAA Recommendations Philippines Sri Lanka China North Korea Refugees/ Asylum Migrants (End Family Separation/Families Belong Together Campaigns) Hearing Submission Ahead of Senate Border and Immigration Subcommittee Hearing on Unaccompanied Children Facebook Live from Family detention/separation petition Delivery Rally Briefed Congressional Staffers on Asylum Seekers at Senate (6-14-18) Sen. Senders https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10157078372682908&id=9124187907 H.Res.750: Expressing support for the designation of a "Prisoners of Conscience Day" S.Res.407: A resolution recognizing the critical work of human rights defenders in promoting human rights, the rule of law, democracy, and good governance. Contributed to the House and Senate Appropriations Recommendations Presented at National Defense University to Human Rights Course on Brazil criminal justice, policy brutality, HRD Marielle Franco (05-24-18) Spoke at the US SouthComm Human Rights Round table on human rights situation related to Central America, Venezuela and Brazil criminal justice (06-08-18) Featured on Facebook Live from Family Separation Petition Deliver Rally Featured in Facebook Video produced and promoted by Sen. Sanders on family separation Guest lecture Howard University Class on statelessness in DR and racial discrimination in the Americas (06-16-18) Advocating for Keep Families Together Act (S.3036/H.R. 6135) Advocating for Fair Day in Court for Kids Act (S.2468/H.R. 2043) Human Rights Defenders Campaign/Collaboration with International Movement Nicaragua - Throughout the past three months Americas AD ,maintained informed SFRC/HFAC members and State Department of crisis and advocated for USG recognition that the violence has been intensified by and state repression, especially after USG and Nicaragua joint resolutions ignoring government role during Organizations of American States (OAS). On July 7, 2018 State Department announced sanctions to three government officials in including National Police Commander, ' shows the United States will expose and hold accountable those responsible for the Nicaraguan governments ongoing violence and intimidation campaign against its people. " That language is a positive contrast to the OAS resolution we were very vocal against. In rare private meeting, advocated to the President of Honduras to issue public support to work of HRDs, Attended working meeting with Honduras Minister of Human Rights, President's Chief of Staff, and Ambassador to the US. Worked with TLHRC co-chair on getting more than 70 co-sponsors to a Dear Colleague to State Department on Colombia HRDs Drafted and Submitted to SFRC Questions for the Congressional Record ahead of A/S Kimberley Beier nomination hearing. Cuba PoCs - Advocating with State Department. One of them has been freed General support and funding for refugees/ U.S. Refugee Admissions Program/ funding for ORR and PRM Family Separation Family Detention S. 2060 and H.R. 4223 House Senate NDAA Recommendations S 1615 Dream Act H.Res.750: Expressing support for the designation of a "Prisoners of Conscience Day" S.Res.407: A resolution recognizing the critical work of human rights defenders in promoting human rights, the rule of law, democracy, and good governance. House and Senate Appropriations Recommendations General support of refugees/ U.S. Refugee Admissions Program and funding for ORR and PRM Committees Foreign Affairs/Foreign Relations, Judiciary, and Appropriations. H.Res.750: Expressing support for the designation of a "Prisoners of Conscience Day" S.Res.407: A resolution recognizing the critical work of human rights defenders in promoting human rights, the rule of law, democracy, and good governance. House and Senate Appropriations Recommendations House Senate NDAA Recommendations
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3069-3070)
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 H3069-3070)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 128.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3069-3075)
Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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