 H.RES.55
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding modern-day slavery.
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Summary
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the abolition of modern-day slavery should be a high priority of U.S. foreign and domestic policy and the United States should assume a leadership role in a global campaign to eliminate all forms of modern-day slavery by 2017; (2) U.S. trade, aid, and investment policies of should reflect and advance the U.S. commitment to freedom for all people; (3) the United States should expand protection and legal options for victims of modern-day slavery; (4) the United States should bring together governments, international organizations, nongovernmental organizations, and individuals to form a comprehensive coalition and forge a sustained global action plan to fight modern-day slavery; and (5) the abolition of modern-day slavery should be prioritized at the 2007 Group of 8 (G-8) Summit in Germany. What do you think?
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Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on International Organizations
This action occurred on Tuesday, April 17, 2007 and earned 1 points.
Legislative Progress
Introduced in the House on January 11, 2007
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