Darfur Grade Report For
Lynn Woolsey
House of Representatives California District 06, Democrat
Leadership Positions
- Member, Foreign Affairs (Africa/Global Health)
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 Voted For
- Presidential Special Envoy Voted For
- Darfur Accountability and Divestment Act Voted For
- China Resolution No Vote
- Genocide Accountability Act Voted For
- Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act No Vote
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- 2007 Grade: A+
- 2006 Grade: A
Extra Credit
Rep. Woolsey is a member of the Sudan Caucus.
Rep. Woolsey received extra credit for co-sponsoring the China Resolution on Darfur in 2007.
Additional Information
In response to the release of the Darfur scorecard, Rep. Woolsey said: “The United States must use its influence and economic power to promote human rights and put a stop to the killing of innocent people in Darfur. Peacefully resolving the crisis in Sudan is one of my highest priorities in Congress. I will continue to work to ensure that the U.S. takes immediate steps to ensure that Darfur’s civilians are protected and that those who have committed atrocities are held accountable for their crimes.”
Rep. Woolsey gave a speech in front of thousands at the April 2006 "Save Darfur" rally in San Francisco.
She participated in the August 2005 "Dear Sudan, Love Marin" forum in Marin County, California, and convinced her colleague Rep. Donald Payne to join her across the country for this event.
Rep. Woolsey promoted the organization "Dear Sudan, Love Petaluma", which was the first of its kind and contributed to the creation of dozens of organizations like it.
She gave the keynote address at a Nov 2004 forum in Petaluma, California about the crisis in Darfur.
Notes
Contact Lynn Woolsey
Lynn Woolsey 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 Lynn Woolsey 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 Lynn Woolsey to keep talking and writing about Darfur, ensuring that it remains a key issue for Congress.
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