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]
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.
Title
Congratulating and honoring Kailash Satyarthi, recipient of the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize.
Sponsors
Rep. Alcee Hastings [D-FL] | Rep. Ami Bera [D-CA] | Rep. Corrine Brown [D-FL] | Rep. Steve Cohen [D-TN] |
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard [D-HI] | Rep. James McGovern [D-MA] | Rep. Gregory Meeks [D-NY] | Rep. Charles Rangel [D-NY] |
Rep. Robert Scott [D-VA] | Rep. Frederica Wilson [D-FL] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2014-11-12 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
2014-11-12 | House | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1518) |
Subjects
Asia
Child safety and welfare
Congressional tributes
Crimes against children
Human rights
Human trafficking
India
International affairs
Youth employment and child labor
Child safety and welfare
Congressional tributes
Crimes against children
Human rights
Human trafficking
India
International affairs
Youth employment and child labor
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-resolution/749/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hres749/BILLS-113hres749ih.pdf |