US HR1120 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 2-1)
Status: Introduced on September 17 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-09-17 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on September 17 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-09-17 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
This resolution urges Tanzania to ensure free and fair elections in 2020, to guarantee and respect the human and constitutional rights of its citizens, and to foster a business environment that is conducive to continued U.S. trade and investment in Tanzania.
Title
Urging the Government of Tanzania and all parties to respect human rights and constitutional rights and ensure free and fair elections in October 2020, and recognizing the importance of multi-party democracy in Tanzania.
Sponsors
| Rep. Karen Bass [D-CA] | Rep. Christopher Smith [R-NJ] | Rep. Michael McCaul [R-TX] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-09-17 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
| 2020-09-17 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
SR756 (Related) 2020-10-23 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6416-6417)
Subjects
Africa
Assault and harassment offenses
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Human rights
International affairs
News media and reporting
Political parties and affiliation
Protest and dissent
Rule of law and government transparency
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Tanzania
U.S. and foreign investments
Voting rights
Assault and harassment offenses
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Human rights
International affairs
News media and reporting
Political parties and affiliation
Protest and dissent
Rule of law and government transparency
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Tanzania
U.S. and foreign investments
Voting rights
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-resolution/1120/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hres1120/BILLS-116hres1120ih.pdf |
