H.Res. 896 · 115th Congress

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.

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2018-05-15
Latest action
2018-06-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.

Summary

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.