June 13, 2014
House Approves Resolution Condemning Boko Haram
On June 12, the House approved, 411-2, a second resolution ( H. Res. 617 ), sponsored by Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-FL), condemning theView More
Human Trafficking
June 13, 2014
House Hearing Examines Threat Posed by Boko Haram
On June 11, the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations held aView More
May 30, 2014
Human Trafficking Prevention Act Passes House Foreign Affairs Committee
On May 29, the House Foreign Affairs Committee passed, by voice vote, the Human Trafficking Prevention Act (H.R. 4449). The measure, sponsored by Rep.View More
May 23, 2014
Human Trafficking Bills Clear House
On May 20, the House approved several bills to address sex trafficking: the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act (H.R.View More
May 23, 2014
House Condemns Abduction of Nigerian School Girls
On May 20, the House approved, by voice vote, H. Res. 573, a resolution condemning the abduction of female studentsView More
May 23, 2014
House Committee Examines Threat Posed by Boko Haram
On May 21, the House Foreign Affairs Committee held a hearing, “ Boko Haram: The Growing Threat to School Girls, Nigeria, and Beyond. ” The House and Senate recently approved legislation condemning BokoView More
May 16, 2014
“#BringBackOurGirls” Subject of Senate Hearing
On May 15, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a hearing, “ #BringBackOurGirls: Addressing the Threat from Boko Haram. ” “It has now been one month sinceView More
May 9, 2014
Senate Passes Resolution Expressing Support for Girls Abducted in Nigeria
On May 6, the Senate approved, by unanimous consent, S. Res. 433 , a resolution condemning the abduction of female students by armedView More
May 9, 2014
House Committee Considers Human Trafficking, Abduction Legislation
On May 9, the House Foreign Affairs Committee approved en bloc, by voice vote, legislation to address the abduction ofView More
May 2, 2014
Human Trafficking Bills Clear House Committee
On April 30, the House Judiciary Committee approved three bills to address human trafficking: the Justice for Victims of TraffickingView More