US HR749 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 10-0)
Status: Introduced on November 12 2014 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2014-11-12 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Congratulates and honors Kailash Satyarthi on receiving the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize for his contributions to the protection of children's rights and the promotion of peace. Condemns child labor as a form of modern slavery. States that in honoring Kailash Satyarthi the House of Representatives honors all those who have worked to end child labor. Emphasizes that violations of human rights in general, and the abuse of children specifically, are matters of legitimate concern to all nations.

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Title

Congratulating and honoring Kailash Satyarthi, recipient of the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize.

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History

DateChamberAction
2014-11-12HouseReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2014-11-12HouseSponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1518)

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