US Congress Senate Resolution 595 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: Introduced on December 8 2014 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2014-12-16 - Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6929; text as passed Senate: CR S6929)
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]

Recognizes Nobel Laureates Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai as symbols of peace and advocates for ending the financial exploitation of children and for the opportunity of all children to have access to 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.

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.

Sen. Tom Harkin [D-IA]

Sen. Richard Durbin [D-IL]

Date	Chamber	Action
2014-12-16	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)
2014-12-11	Senate	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 648.
2014-12-11	Senate	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.
2014-12-11	Senate	Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
2014-12-08	Senate	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6389)

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/senate-resolution/595/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/sres595/BILLS-113sres595is.pdf
Text	https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/sres595/BILLS-113sres595rs.pdf
Text	https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/sres595/BILLS-113sres595ats.pdf