Reaffirming the commitment of the House of Representatives to fortify relations with the people and Government of Nigeria and calling for the country to commit to a peaceful, credible, and timely electoral process.

12/15/2023, 3:51 PM

This resolution reaffirms the House of Representatives' commitment to strengthening ties between the United States and Nigeria. The resolution also (1) supports the rights of Nigerians to free and fair elections; (2) condemns the Islamic State-West Africa Province, Boko Haram, and other violent extremist groups; and (3) calls on the government of Nigeria to uphold its commitment to good governance.

Bill 118 HRES 143, also known as the "Reaffirming the commitment of the House of Representatives to fortify relations with the people and Government of Nigeria and calling for the country to commit to a peaceful, credible, and timely electoral process," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress.

The purpose of this resolution is to emphasize the importance of strengthening the relationship between the United States and Nigeria, both with the Nigerian government and its people. It calls for Nigeria to uphold democratic principles by conducting peaceful, credible, and timely elections.

The resolution highlights the historical ties between the US and Nigeria, as well as the shared values of democracy and human rights. It acknowledges the challenges that Nigeria has faced in the past with regards to electoral processes and calls for a commitment to free and fair elections in the future. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 143 aims to encourage Nigeria to continue on the path towards democratic governance and to foster a positive and cooperative relationship between the two countries.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 143

Introduced on
2023-02-21

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/21/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution reaffirms the House of Representatives' commitment to strengthening ties between the United States and Nigeria. The resolution also (1) supports the rights of Nigerians to free and fair elections; (2) condemns the Islamic State-West Africa Province, Boko Haram, and other violent extremist groups; and (3) calls on the government of Nigeria to uphold its commitment to good governance.

Bill 118 HRES 143, also known as the "Reaffirming the commitment of the House of Representatives to fortify relations with the people and Government of Nigeria and calling for the country to commit to a peaceful, credible, and timely electoral process," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress.

The purpose of this resolution is to emphasize the importance of strengthening the relationship between the United States and Nigeria, both with the Nigerian government and its people. It calls for Nigeria to uphold democratic principles by conducting peaceful, credible, and timely elections.

The resolution highlights the historical ties between the US and Nigeria, as well as the shared values of democracy and human rights. It acknowledges the challenges that Nigeria has faced in the past with regards to electoral processes and calls for a commitment to free and fair elections in the future. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 143 aims to encourage Nigeria to continue on the path towards democratic governance and to foster a positive and cooperative relationship between the two countries.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedReaffirming the commitment of the House of Representatives to fortify relations with the people and Government of Nigeria and calling for the country to commit to a peaceful, credible, and timely electoral process.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

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Latest Summary6/20/2023

This resolution reaffirms the House of Representatives' commitment to strengthening ties between the United States and Nigeria. The resolution also (1) supports the rights of Nigerians to free and fair elections; (2) condemns the Islamic State-We...


Latest Action2/21/2023
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.