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- H.RES.644
H.RES.644: Strongly condemning slave auctions and the exploitation of migrants and refugees as forced laborers in Libya, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- Introduced Dec. 4, 2017
- Latest Major Action July 10, 2018
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
51 (46 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Engrossed in House - July 10, 2018
- Introduced in House - Dec. 4, 2017
Bill Summary
Condemns slave auctions and the forced labor of migrants and refugees in Libya. Calls on all parties to the conflict in Libya, including parties to the Libyan Political Agreement, to eradicate the existence of slave auctions and forced labor and humanely manage migrant flows. Calls on the United Nations to investigate allegations of slave trade and forced labor in Libya. Urges the Department of State to ensure that the country narrative for...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| July 10, 2018 |
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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| July 10, 2018 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H6017)
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| July 10, 2018 |
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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| July 10, 2018 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 644.
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| July 10, 2018 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6017-6019)
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| July 10, 2018 |
Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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| March 15, 2018 |
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
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| March 15, 2018 |
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
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| March 15, 2018 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| Dec. 4, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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| Dec. 4, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Karen Bass (D-Calif.) |