; Whereas, despite claims by the Government of Nigeria that Boko Haram had been defeated, the terrorist organization continues to mount attacks against civilians, schools, and security forces; Whereas Boko Haram and related terrorist groups continues to abduct women and girls in the northern region of Nigeria, routinely forcing girls to choose between forced marriages to its fighters (for the purpose of sexual slavery) or becoming suicide bombers; Whereas, on February 19, 2018, Boko Haram militants stormed the town of Dapchi and abducted 110 girls from the Government Girls Science and Technical School and 2 other children; Whereas 106 of the children from the Dapchi kidnapping have been released and 5 of the children are presumed to have died in captivity; Whereas Leah Sharibu remains a hostage because she refuses to convert to Islam; Whereas an estimated 2,500,000 people have been displaced from their homes in northeast Nigeria; Whereas for several years the United States Government has provided assistance for women and girls targeted by Boko Haram and individuals displaced by Boko Haram violence, and has assisted in combating Boko Haram; Whereas in section 1(c) of Public Law 114–266 (130 Stat. 1383), Congress stated that lack of economic opportunity and access to education, justice, and other social services contributes to the ability of Boko Haram to radicalize and recruit individuals ; Whereas educating girls transforms societies for the better by giving girls the knowledge and tools to make positive decisions about their futures, live healthier lives, provide nurturing environments for their families, and play active roles in their communities and economies; Whereas the United States Government has appropriated $15,000,000 in fiscal years 2020 and 2021 for programs to combat child marriage; Whereas in section 2 of the Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017 ( Public Law 115–68