H.R. 2478 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Lord's Resistance Army Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act of 2009
H.R. 2478 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on May 19, 2009, sponsored by James P. McGovern with 201 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 19, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 201
- Policy area
- International Affairs
What it does
Lord's Resistance Army Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act of 2009 - Directs the President to submit to the appropriate congressional committees a regional strategy to guide U.S. support for multilateral efforts to eliminate the threat to civilians and regional stability posed by the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) and to enforce the rule of law and ensure full humanitarian access in LRA-affected areas.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
James P. McGovern (D-MA). Co-sponsors: 139 Democrats, 62 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 19, 2009
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (May 19, 2009)
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