S. 3787 · 109th Congress
Congressional Commission on the Abolition of Modern-Day Slavery Act
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5 cosponsors · 2 D, 3 R
2 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
Congressional Commission on the Abolition of Modern-day Slavery Act - Defines "modern-day slavery."
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in Senate · Aug 3, 2006
Congressional Commission on the Abolition of Modern-day Slavery Act - Defines "modern-day slavery."
Establishes a congressional Commission on the Abolition of Modern-day Slavery which shall: (1) study matters relating to modern-day slavery, including vulnerabilities of commonly affected populations; (2) study the roles of the rule of law, lack of enforcement, and corruption within international law enforcement institutions that allow the proliferation of modern-day slavery; (3) review relevant governmental programs; and (4) convene additional experts from nongovernmental organizations as part of the Commission's review.
States that the Commission shall seek to promote goals of: (1) providing a comprehensive evaluation of best practices to prevent modern-day slavery, to rescue and rehabilitate its victims, and to prosecute traffickers and increase accountability within countries; (2) identifying countries which provide the greatest opportunity for abolition of modern-day slavery specific to U.S. involvement; (3) examining the economic impact on communities and countries that demonstrate measured success in fighting modern-day slavery; and (4) increasing education and awareness about modern-day slavery.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: Congressional Commission on the Abolition of Modern-Day Slavery Act
Latest action (Aug 3, 2006): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8807-8808)
Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Aug 3, 2006
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No recorded floor vote found.