Darfur Grade Report For
Jesse Jackson, Jr.
House of Representatives Illinois District 02, Democrat
Darfur Legislation
Sponsorships
- Genocide Accountability Act/Darfur Peace and Accountability Act Co-Sponsored
- NATO Bridging Force Did Not Co-Sponsor
- Presidential Special Envoy Did Not Co-Sponsor
- Darfur Accountability and Divestment Act Co-Sponsored
Votes
- Darfur Peace and Accountability Act Voted For
- Funding Amendment for Protection Voted For
- NATO Bridging Force Voted For
- Presidential Special Envoy Voted For
- Darfur Accountability and Divestment Act Voted For
- China Resolution Voted For
- Genocide Accountability Act Voted For
- Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act Voted For
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yahooPrior Grades
- 2007 Grade: A+
- 2006 Grade: B
Trip to Darfur
Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr. has been on a congressional visit to Darfur.
Extra Credit
On March 15, 2005 Rep. Jackson introduced an amendment for $250 million to the $82 billion Supplemental Wartime Appropriations Act (H.R. 1268). The Jackson Amendment included $150 million for food aid to the Sudan and $100 million for disaster relief and refugee assistance aid to Sudan.
Rep. Jackson received extra credit for co-sponsoring the China Resolution on Darfur in 2007.
Notes
Contact Jesse Jackson, Jr.
Jesse Jackson, Jr. has received a cumulative grade of “A+” for supporting and voting in favor of all significant Darfur legislation. This member of Congress is a champion of the cause and has taken crucial action to end the genocide in Darfur.
Thank Jesse Jackson, Jr. for helping to protect civilians and save lives. Remind the representative, however, that the genocide continues and we still need strong support to end the atrocities in Darfur. We need Jesse Jackson, Jr. to keep talking and writing about Darfur, ensuring that it remains a key issue for Congress.
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