IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 449 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 14, 2017 Mr. Engel (for himself, Mr. Smith of New Jersey , and Ms. Bass ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Urging the Government of Kenya and Kenya’s political parties to respect democratic principles and hold credible, peaceful, and transparent elections in August 2017.