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H.Res. 128 · 115th Congress

Supporting respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance in Ethiopia.

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114 cosponsors · 83 D, 31 R
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5 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.

  1. House Introduced Feb 15, 2017
  2. House Passed Apr 10, 2018

Recognizes: (1) Ethiopia's efforts to promote regional peace and security; and (2) the importance of the U.S.-Ethiopian partnership in combatting terrorism, promoting economic growth, and addressing global health challenges.

What it does: CRS summary · Passed House amended · Apr 10, 2018

Recognizes: (1) Ethiopia's efforts to promote regional peace and security; and (2) the importance of the U.S.-Ethiopian partnership in combatting terrorism, promoting economic growth, and addressing global health challenges.

Condemns the use of excessive force by Ethiopian security forces and notes the reports of widespread human rights abuses.

Commends the recent peaceful and voluntary transfer of authority from Prime Minister Hailemariam to Prime Minister Abiy.

Calls on the government of Ethiopia to: (1) lift the state of emergency and end the use of excessive force by the security forces; (2) release all activists, journalists, and opposition figures who have been imprisoned for exercising their constitutional rights; and (3) allow for an independent human rights examination by a U.N.-appointed rapporteur.

Calls on the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development to strengthen ties with Ethiopia and engage in a cooperative effort to advance democracy, human rights, economic growth, and security.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: Supporting respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance in Ethiopia.

Latest action (Apr 10, 2018): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: House · Introduced: Feb 15, 2017

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

  1. House Introduced Feb 15, 2017
  2. House Passed Apr 10, 2018

No recorded floor vote found.