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A resolution reinforcing the United States-Nigeria relationship and urging the Government of Nigeria to conduct free, fair, transparent, and inclusive elections in 2023.
3/12/2024, 1:50 AM
Summary of Bill SRES 36
Bill 118 S.Res. 36 is a resolution that aims to strengthen the relationship between the United States and Nigeria. The resolution specifically calls on the Government of Nigeria to ensure that the upcoming elections in 2023 are conducted in a manner that is free, fair, transparent, and inclusive.
The resolution highlights the importance of democratic elections in Nigeria and emphasizes the need for the government to uphold the principles of democracy and respect the will of the Nigerian people. It also urges the Nigerian government to take steps to prevent electoral violence, intimidation, and fraud, and to ensure that all eligible voters have the opportunity to participate in the electoral process.
Additionally, the resolution reaffirms the United States' commitment to supporting democracy and good governance in Nigeria, and calls on the US government to continue working with the Nigerian government and civil society organizations to promote free and fair elections. Overall, Bill 118 S.Res. 36 is a non-partisan effort to encourage the Government of Nigeria to uphold democratic principles and ensure that the upcoming elections in 2023 are conducted in a manner that reflects the will of the Nigerian people.
The resolution highlights the importance of democratic elections in Nigeria and emphasizes the need for the government to uphold the principles of democracy and respect the will of the Nigerian people. It also urges the Nigerian government to take steps to prevent electoral violence, intimidation, and fraud, and to ensure that all eligible voters have the opportunity to participate in the electoral process.
Additionally, the resolution reaffirms the United States' commitment to supporting democracy and good governance in Nigeria, and calls on the US government to continue working with the Nigerian government and civil society organizations to promote free and fair elections. Overall, Bill 118 S.Res. 36 is a non-partisan effort to encourage the Government of Nigeria to uphold democratic principles and ensure that the upcoming elections in 2023 are conducted in a manner that reflects the will of the Nigerian people.
Congressional Summary of SRES 36
This resolution affirms the U.S. commitment to democracy and good governance in Nigeria and expresses support for free, inclusive, and fair elections for the people of Nigeria. The resolution also commends the Nigerian government for passing the Electoral Act, 2022, and calls on the Department of State to encourage a peaceful and transparent electoral process in 2023.
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Current Status of Bill SRES 36
Bill SRES 36 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 7, 2023. Bill SRES 36 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on February 7, 2023. Bill SRES 36's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S269-270) as of February 7, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 36
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 36
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsAlternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 36
A resolution reinforcing the United States-Nigeria relationship and urging the Government of Nigeria to conduct free, fair, transparent, and inclusive elections in 2023.
A resolution reinforcing the United States-Nigeria relationship and urging the Government of Nigeria to conduct free, fair, transparent, and inclusive elections in 2023.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of SRES 36
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