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H.Res.907 / 117th Congress

Reaffirming our commitment to support progress toward transparency, accountable institutions, and other tenets of good governance in the Republic of Liberia as it approaches the bicentennial of the arrival of the first free Black Americans to Providence Island, Liberia.

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Feb 4, 2022

This resolution expresses that the House of Representatives (1) remains committed to nurturing the enduring ties between the people and the governments of the United States and Liberia; (2) encourages Liberia to redouble its efforts to counter corruption, advance the causes of human rights, and implement critical economic reforms necessary to accelerate sustainable economic growth and human capital development; (3) calls on the Departments of State and the Treasury to continue to impose targeted sanctions and other measures against those responsible for undermining the rule of law in Liberia and the faith and trust of the Liberian people; (4) recalls the significance of the bicentennial of the arrival of the first free Black American in Liberia; and (5) supports the continuing efforts and contributions of the Liberian diaspora in the United States.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5] · D–NY

Committees

  • Foreign Affairs Committee
35 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

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  1. Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  2. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  3. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  4. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

  5. Introduced in House

  6. Introduced in House

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