H.R. 5822 (112th): Boko Haram Terrorist Designation Act of 2012

Introduced:
May 17, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Patrick Meehan [R-PA7]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead:

S. 3249 (same title)
Referred to Committee — May 24, 2012

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This bill was introduced on May 17, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced May 17, 2012
Referred to Committee May 17, 2012
Cosponsors
27 cosponsors (27R) (show)
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Full Title

To require a report on the designation of Boko Haram as a foreign terrorist organization, and for other purposes.

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Last updated May 17, 2012.
5 pages

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5/17/2012--Introduced.
Boko Haram Terrorist Designation Act of 2012 - Directs the Secretary of State to report to Congress on whether the Nigerian organization People Committed to the Propagation of the Prophet's Teachings and Jihad (Boko Haram) meets the criteria for designation as a foreign terrorist organization. States that nothing in this Act may be construed to infringe upon Nigeria's sovereignty to combat militant or terrorist groups operating inside its boundaries.

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