Calling on African governments to protect and promote human rights through internet freedom and digital integration for all citizens across the continent of Africa.
USA116th CongressHRES-768| House
| Updated: 10/1/2020
Karen Bass
Democratic Representative
California
Cosponsors (41)
Brenda L. Lawrence (Democratic)Stacey E. Plaskett (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Eliot L. Engel (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Andy Levin (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Wm. Lacy Clay (Democratic)Anthony G. Brown (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)
Foreign Affairs Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This resolution condemns the restriction of internet access across Africa and urges African governments to employ specified measures to ensure the integrity and security of their telecommunications infrastructures. The resolution also encourages telecommunications providers and businesses operating in Africa to facilitate open and secure access to the internet.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
International Affairs
AfricaAsiaBusiness ethicsChinaComputer security and identity theftContracts and agencyFreedom of informationHuman rightsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaNews media and reportingProtest and dissentRight of privacyRussiaSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusTelephone and wireless communication
Calling on African governments to protect and promote human rights through internet freedom and digital integration for all citizens across the continent of Africa.
USA116th CongressHRES-768| House
| Updated: 10/1/2020
This resolution condemns the restriction of internet access across Africa and urges African governments to employ specified measures to ensure the integrity and security of their telecommunications infrastructures. The resolution also encourages telecommunications providers and businesses operating in Africa to facilitate open and secure access to the internet.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Karen Bass
Democratic Representative
California