Calling on the Government of Uganda and the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) to recommit to a political solution to the conflict in northern Uganda by engaging in good-faith negotiations, and urging immediate and substantial support for the ongoing peace process from the United States and the international community.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (19 Jun 2007): Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
What this bill does
This resolution, H.Con.Res. 80, expresses Congress's call for the Government of Uganda and the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) to return to peace talks. It urges both parties to recommit to finding a political solution to the conflict in northern Uganda and to extend a current ceasefire. The resolution also calls on the United States and the international community to provide substantial support for the ongoing peace process.
The bill specifically addresses the conflict in northern Uganda, which has caused significant loss of life and displacement. It highlights the humanitarian crisis and human rights violations associated with the conflict, naming the LRA and its leader, Joseph Kony, as well as noting issues with the Government of Uganda's security forces.
H.Con.Res. 80 was introduced in the House of Representatives in March 2007 and has since been received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. As a concurrent resolution, it expresses the sentiment of both the House and the Senate.
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Timeline
19 Jun 2007
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 80 do?
- This resolution, H.Con.Res. 80, expresses Congress's call for the Government of Uganda and the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) to return to peace talks. It urges both parties to recommit to finding a political solution to the conflict in northern Uganda and to extend a current ceasefire. The resolution also calls on the United States and the international community to provide substantial support for the ongoing peace process. The bill specifically addresses the conflict in northern Uganda, which has caused significant loss of life and displacement. It highlights the humanitarian crisis and human rights violations associated with the conflict, naming the LRA and its leader, Joseph Kony, as well as noting issues with the Government of Uganda's security forces. H.Con.Res. 80 was introduced in the House of Representatives in March 2007 and has since been received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. As a concurrent resolution, it expresses the sentiment of both the House and the Senate.
- Has H.Con.Res. 80 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 80. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 80?
- H.Con.Res. 80 was sponsored by Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [D-GA-4] (D-GA), with 31 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 80?
- Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (19 Jun 2007).
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