HRES 209
110th Congress
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International Affairs
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Crime and Law Enforcement
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Supporting the goals and ideals of Anti-Slavery Day.
Introduced: March 1, 2007
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To President
Became law
Mar 1, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mar 1, 2007
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E447)
Mar 1, 2007
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Supports the goals and ideals of Antislavery Day.
Requests that the President issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe Antislavery Day with appropriate ceremonies, programs, and activities.
Encourages the Secretary of State to increase collaboration with foreign governments to combat slavery, punish human traffickers and slaveholders, and provide social services to assist in rehabilitation, family reunification, attaining sustainable freedom, and preventing slavery from occurring.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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