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H.Res. 644 (115th)

Strongly condemning slave auctions and the exploitation of migrants and refugees as forced laborers in Libya, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

4 December 2017

Last action

10 July 2018 · Floor

Status

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

Sponsors

Karen Bass, ELIOT ENGEL, Ted Poe, Barbara Lee, Cedric Richmond, Donald Payne, Sheila Jackson Lee, JOHN LEWIS, ALCEE HASTINGS, Sanford Bishop, James Clyburn, Eleanor Norton, EDDIE JOHNSON, Bennie Thompson, Earl Blumenauer, James McGovern, WM. CLAY, Emanuel Cleaver, Gwen Moore, Steve Cohen, André Carson, Marcia Fudge, Terri Sewell, Joyce Beatty, Hakeem Jeffries, Beto O'Rourke, Mark Pocan, Marc Veasey, Robin Kelly, Stacey Plaskett, Bonnie Watson Coleman, Lisa Blunt Rochester, Val Demings, Adriano Espaillat, Brenda Lawrence, Mia Love, Ro Khanna, Lloyd Doggett, BOBBY RUSH, Frank Pallone, Alma Adams, Dina Titus, John Curtis, Albio Sires, Michael McCaul, Brad Sherman, David Cicilline, Gregory Meeks

Subjects

Asylum

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7 April 2025

Asylum

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Summary

Condemns slave auctions of migrants and refugees in Libya. Calls on the government of Libya to: investigate the existence of slave auctions and forced labor involving migrants and refugees; hold smugglers, traffickers, detention center guards, and anyone else involved accountable; manage migration flows in a humane manner; end the violent and inhumane conditions of official migrant detention centers; and register asylum seekers swiftly and process their refugee claims fairly. Calls on the United Nations (U.N.) to investigate allegations of forced labor in Libya, encourage Libya to allow the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights to regularly monitor and publicly report on the situation of refugees and migrants in Libya, and impose sanctions against Libya if the country fails to end forced labor. Calls on the African Union to conduct its own investigation, work to assist migrants in Libya who wish to return home, and impose sanctions against Libya if the forced labor does not end. Calls on the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to use funds appropriated for: (1) humanitarian assistance for migrants and refugees in detention centers in Libya, and (2) the development of a holistic strategy for Libya to address the political and security situation that includes issues related to migrants and refugees in detention centers. Calls on the President to ensure that the State Department and the USAID are adequately staffed.

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Timeline

  1. 4 December 2017

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 4 December 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 4 December 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 15 March 2018

    Passed

    Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  5. 15 March 2018

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  6. 15 March 2018

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 10 July 2018

    Passed

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  8. 10 July 2018

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H6017)

    Source: Floor

  9. 10 July 2018

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  10. 10 July 2018

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  11. 10 July 2018

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 644.

    Source: Floor

  12. 10 July 2018

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6017-6019)

    Source: Floor

  13. 10 July 2018

    Floor

    Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

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Documents

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