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- H.CON.RES.142
H.CON.RES.142: Regarding the human rights situation in Mauritania, including the continued practice of chattel slavery.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Feb. 1, 1996
- Latest Major Action July 31, 1996
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
9 (4 Democrats, 1 Independent, 4 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Calls upon the Government of Mauritania to: (1) honor its obligations under the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Convention on the Abolition of Slavery, prosecute slave owners to the fullest extent of the country's anti-slavery law, and educate individuals being held as slaves on their legal rights; (2) abolish discriminatory practices and integrate black Mauritanians into the economic and social mainstream; (3) investigate and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Subcommittee on Africa Discharged.
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Mr. Bereuter moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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| Feb. 1, 1996 |
Introduced in the House by Douglas K. Bereuter (R-Neb.) |