A resolution recognizing Nobel Laureates Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai for their efforts to end the financial exploitation of children and to ensure the right of all children to an education.

Summary

Recognizes Nobel Laureates Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai as symbols of peace and advocates for ending the financial exploitation of children and for the right of all children to an education. Commends all individuals working around the world to end the scourge of child slavery and to advance education for all children. Recognizes the challenges that remain in ending the financial exploitation of children and providing access to an education for all children. Urges all governments, civil society organizations, businesses, and individuals to unite in the common purpose of protecting children from losing their childhoods as well as their futures. Recognizes the dedication and commitment to freedom, the rights of children, and the endurance of the human spirit, demonstrated by all individuals who make sacrifices to build a more peaceful world.

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Timeline

1. 8 December 2014

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6389)

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 8 December 2014

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 11 December 2014

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 648.

   Source: Calendars

4. 11 December 2014

   Reported

   Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

   Source: Committee

5. 11 December 2014

   Reported

   Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.

   Source: Committee

6. 16 December 2014

   Passed

   Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6929; text as passed Senate: CR S6929)

   Source: Floor

7. 16 December 2014

   Passed

   Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6929; text as passed Senate: CR S6929)

   Source: Floor

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Versions

• Agreed to Senate · 16 December 2014 · Official file
• Reported to Senate · 11 December 2014 · Official file
• Introduced in Senate · 8 December 2014 · Official file

Documents

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• Agreed to Senate (text)

  Agreed to Senate · EN · 16 December 2014

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• Agreed to Senate (PDF)

  Agreed to Senate · EN · 16 December 2014

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• Passed Senate amended

  summary · EN · 16 December 2014

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• Reported to Senate (text)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 11 December 2014

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• Reported to Senate (PDF)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 11 December 2014

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• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 11 December 2014

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 8 December 2014

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 8 December 2014

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 8 December 2014

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Sponsors

• Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL-20] · D · Cosponsor
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