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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Apr 21, 2015
Condemns the atrocities and terrorist attack that occurred at Garissa University College in Garissa, Kenya, on April 2, 2015. Recognizes the heroic and selfless acts by Kenyan citizens, first responders, and the Kenya Red Cross to rescue those caught in such attack.
Condemns al Shabaab's apparent effort to foment divisions among the Kenyan people along religious lines.
Reaffirms U.S. support for the efforts of the government and people of Kenya to combat terrorism, counter extremism, promote tolerance, and bring all the perpetrators of such attack to justice.
Commends the Kenyan government's continued participation in the African Union Mission in Somalia.
Urges Kenya to maintain its commitment to protecting Somali refugees who are fleeing from al Shabaab.
Recognizes Kenya as an important regional ally and partner of the United States.
People & committees
Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37] · D–CA
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Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous Consent .
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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