H.Res. 1412 · 111th Congress
Congratulating the Government of South Africa upon its first two successful convictions for human trafficking.
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41 cosponsors · 14 D, 27 R
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- House Introduced May 27, 2010
- House Passed Jul 1, 2010 414–1
Congratulates the government of South Africa upon its first two successful convictions for human trafficking.
What it does: CRS summary · Passed House amended · Jul 1, 2010
Congratulates the government of South Africa upon its first two successful convictions for human trafficking.
Recognizes the government of South Africa's efforts to combat trafficking.
Acknowledges the passage in South Africa of the Child Justice Act of 2008.
Calls on the government of South Africa to: (1) adopt the Prevention and Combating of Trafficking in Persons Bill; (2) prioritize anti-trafficking law enforcement during the 2010 Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup; (3) increase awareness among government officials as to their responsibilities under the trafficking provisions of the Sexual Offenses and Children's Acts; and (4) adopt measures to protect vulnerable children from sexual and labor exploitation.
Urges the government of South Africa to prosecute tourists participating in commercial sexual exploitation of women and children during the 2010 World Cup.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
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About this bill and sources
Official title: Congratulating the Government of South Africa upon its first two successful convictions for human trafficking.
Latest action (Jul 1, 2010): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: House · Introduced: May 27, 2010
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- House Introduced May 27, 2010
- House Passed Jul 1, 2010 414–1
Final vote · House · Jul 1, 2010
Adoption (two-thirds required) — Passed. Vote details
Speaker of the House: Nancy Pelosi