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H.RES.118: Expressing support for the designation of February 14 of each year as International Flower Workers' Day, in acknowledgment of workers in flower-producing countries and to demonstrate the commitment of the United States to practices that respect labor righ
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 13, 2017
- Latest Major Action Feb. 14, 2017
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
9 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 13, 2017
Bill Summary
Expresses support for: (1) the designation of International Flower Workers' Day to demonstrate the U.S. commitment to practices that respect labor rights in other countries, and (2) the elimination of exploitative labor practices as a key U.S. policy goal. Urges the governments of Colombia and other flower-producing countries to investigate and respond to the social and environmental impacts of the flower-producing industry. Notes that the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Feb. 14, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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| Feb. 13, 2017 |
Referred to House Ways and Means
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| Feb. 13, 2017 |
Referred to House Foreign Affairs
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| Feb. 13, 2017 |
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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| Feb. 13, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Keith Ellison (D-Minn.) |