H.Res. 583 (112th): Expressing support for robust efforts by the United States to see Joseph Kony, the leader of the Lord’s Resistance Army, and his top commanders brought to justice and the group’s atrocities permanently ended.

Introduced:
Mar 13, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. James “Jim” McGovern [D-MA3]
Status:
Died (Reported by Committee)

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Status

This resolution was introduced on June 7, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Mar 13, 2012
Referred to Committee Mar 13, 2012
Reported by Committee Mar 13, 2012
Referred to Committee May 07, 2012
Reported by Committee Jun 07, 2012
Cosponsors
78 cosponsors (49D, 29R) (show)
Committees

House Armed Services

House Foreign Affairs

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Last updated Mar 13, 2012.
7 pages

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3/13/2012--Introduced.
Condemns the Lord's Resistance Army's (LRA) continued atrocities and calls for renewed efforts by the United States, governments in the affected region, and the international community to end the LRA's terror and bring Joseph Kony to justice.
Calls for the United States to place restrictions on individuals or governments, including the Republic of Sudan, found to be supporting in any way Joseph Kony or the LRA. Stresses the importance that civilian protection be prioritized.
Urges Uganda, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of South Sudan, Republic of Sudan, and Central African Republic to work together to address the LRA threat.

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