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- H.R.2298
H.R.2298: Indentured Servitude Abolition Act of 2005
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced May 11, 2005
- Latest Major Action May 31, 2005
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
25 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Indentured Servitude Abolition Act of 2005 - Requires foreign labor contractors (recruiters) and employers to inform foreign workers accurately of specified terms and conditions of their employment at the time they are recruited. Requires such information to be provided in written form in English or, as necessary and reasonable, in the language of the worker being recruited. Prohibits charging fees to workers for recruitment. Requires...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.
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| May 11, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by George Miller (D-Calif.) |