Darfur Grade Report For
John Lewis
House of Representatives Georgia District 05, Democrat
Darfur Legislation
Sponsorships
- Genocide Accountability Act/Darfur Peace and Accountability Act Co-Sponsored
- NATO Bridging Force Co-Sponsored
- 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 No Vote
- Presidential Special Envoy No Vote
- 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
- 2008 Grade: n/a
- 2007 Grade: A+
- 2006 Grade: B
Extra Credit
Rep. Lewis received extra credit for co-sponsoring the China Resolution on Darfur in 2007.
Additional Information
Rep. Lewis signed on to Rep. Higgin’s February 12, 2008 letter to President Bush. The letter encourages the President to increase the U.S. diplomatic effort on Darfur.
On April 27, 2008, Rep. Lewis was arrested for protesting against the Darfur genocide in front of the Sudanese Embassy in Washington, D.C.
Notes
Contact John Lewis
John Lewis 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 John Lewis 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 John Lewis to keep talking and writing about Darfur, ensuring that it remains a key issue for Congress.
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Phone: (202) 225-3801
Toll-Free Hotline: 1-800-GENOCIDE (1-800-436-6243)
Capitol Office: 343 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20510
