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Encouraging the people of the United States, particularly the youth of the United States, to observe the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the British slave trade and remember the life and legacy…

Official title: Encouraging the people of the United States, particularly the youth of the United States, to observe the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the British slav… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: Encouraging the people of the United States, particularly the youth of the United States, to observe the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the British slave trade and remember the life and legacy of William Wilberforce, a member of the British House of Commons who devoted his life to the suppression and abolition of the institution of slavery, and to work for the protection of human rights throughout the world.

Introduced: February 13, 2007 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 12 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
May 1, 2007
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
May 1, 2007
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 1, 2007
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4239)
May 1, 2007
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4239)
May 1, 2007
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 158.
May 1, 2007
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4238-4242)
May 1, 2007
Mr. Payne moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Apr 17, 2007
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3405)
Mar 27, 2007
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Mar 27, 2007
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 13, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Feb 13, 2007
Introduced in House
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 Latest action May 1, 2007

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Observes the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the British slave trade.

Commends to the people of the United States the example of William Wilberforce and his commitment to each person's human dignity, value, and freedom.

Encourages the people of the United States, particularly the youth, to: (1) observe the anniversary of the abolition of the British slave trade; (2) reflect on Mr. Wilberforce's dedication to the fight against slavery and his commitment to society's neediest; (3) recognize the value of every person; and (4) form high school clubs and groups working against modern day slavery and the trafficking of persons.

Condemns all forms of human trafficking and slavery.

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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 158: Encouraging the people of the United States, particularly the youth of the United States, to observe the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the British slave trade and remember the life and legacy of William Wilberforce, a member of the British House of Commons who devoted his life to the suppression and abolition of the institution of slavery, and to work for the protection of human rights throughout the world.. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-158/
MLA
"H. Res. 158: Encouraging the people of the United States, particularly the youth of the United States, to observe the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the British slave trade and remember the life and legacy of William Wilberforce, a member of the British House of Commons who devoted his life to the suppression and abolition of the institution of slavery, and to work for the protection of human rights throughout the world.." 110th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-158/.
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H. Res. 158, 110th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-158/.
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[H. Res. 158: Encouraging the people of the United States, particularly the youth of the United States, to observe the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the British slave trade and remember the life and legacy of William Wilberforce, a member of the British House of Commons who devoted his life to the suppression and abolition of the institution of slavery, and to work for the protection of human rights throughout the world.](https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-158/)
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