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- H.CON.RES.21
H.CON.RES.21: Expressing the sense of the Congress concerning the trafficking of Burmese women and girls into Thailand for the purposes of forced prostitution.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Feb. 1, 1995
- Latest Major Action June 7, 1995
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
71 (60 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 10 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) trafficking in persons violates human dignity and forced prostitution involving physical coercion or debt bondage constitutes a form of forced labor and a slavery-like practice; (2) the U.S. State Department should continue to press the Government of Thailand to strictly enforce all laws that can lead to the prosecution of those involved in trafficking and forced prostitution, ensure that Thai...
(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 Asia and the Pacific.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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| Feb. 1, 1995 |
Introduced in the House by Louise M. Slaughter (D-N.Y.) |