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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding modern-day slavery.

Introduced: August 3, 2006 See on congress.gov
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Dec 9, 2006
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 9, 2006
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 9, 2006
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 12/8/2006 S11841)
Dec 9, 2006
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR 12/8/2006 S11841)
Aug 3, 2006
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8859)
Aug 3, 2006
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the abolition of modern-day slavery should be a priority of U.S. foreign and domestic policy; (2) the United States should continue to bring together governments, international organizations, nongovernmental organizations, and individuals to fight modern-day slavery; (3) the federal government should continue to expand protection and legal options for victims of modern-day slavery; (4) the abolition of modern-day slavery should be prioritized at the 2007 Group of 8 (G-8) Summit in Germany; and (5) U.S. trade policy should reflect the U.S. commitment to freedom for all people.

What's happening now December 9, 2006

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1