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H.RES.194: Regarding the importance of international efforts to abolish slavery and other human rights abuses in the Sudan.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced April 10, 2003
- Latest Major Action July 16, 2003
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
30 (22 Democrats, 9 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Declares the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) slavery, under any circumstances, is an unconscionable practice; (2) the subjection inherent in slavery inevitably leads to other abuses, including torture and rape; (3) human rights abuses and slavery in Sudan remain a matter of the most profound concern; (4) the United States must condemn attempts to ignore or condone these outrages; (5) the United States must make clear to all...
(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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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
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Mr. Royce 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 on H. Res. 194.
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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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| April 10, 2003 |
Introduced in the House by Michael E. Capuano (D-Mass.) |