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H.Res. 49 (104th)

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives relating to the eradication of slavery where it exists throughout the world.

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Introduced

30 January 1995

Last action

24 February 1995 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.

Sponsors

Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Eleanor Norton, Rep. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ-9], Kweisi Mfume, Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Zimmer, Dick [R-NJ-12], Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8], Rep. Clayton, Eva M. [D-NC-1], JOHN CONYERS, Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., II [D-MA-8], JOHN LEWIS, Bernie Sanders, Bennie Thompson, Rep. Meek, Carrie P. [D-FL-17], PETER DEFAZIO, LOUISE SLAUGHTER, Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-12], Nydia Velázquez, John Reed, Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-8], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-24], Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-11], Rep. Manzullo, Donald A. [R-IL-16], Rep. Stokes, Louis [D-OH-21]

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7 February 2024

Summary

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the Secretary of State should include a full report on slavery where it exists throughout the world in the annual human rights report; (2) the U.S. Government should work with regional organizations and appropriate United Nations organizations to draw up a multinational plan to put an end to slavery; and (3) the eradication of slavery should be an important goal of the Government in all of its activities.

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Timeline

  1. 30 January 1995

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 30 January 1995

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 30 January 1995

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 24 February 1995

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.

    Source: Committee

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