Bill 118 HRES 1446, also known as the Denouncing the Human Trafficking and Forced Labor of and Profiteering from Cuban Medical Personnel Serving in Third-World Countries, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The bill aims to address the issue of human trafficking and forced labor of Cuban medical personnel who are sent to serve in third-world countries.
The bill condemns the Cuban government for exploiting its medical professionals by sending them to work in foreign countries under conditions that amount to forced labor. It also denounces the Cuban government for profiteering from the services of these medical personnel, who are often paid only a fraction of what they earn for the Cuban government.
The legislation calls for increased awareness of the issue of human trafficking and forced labor of Cuban medical personnel and urges the US government to take action to prevent and combat these practices. It also calls on the international community to hold the Cuban government accountable for its actions and to ensure that Cuban medical personnel are treated fairly and with dignity.
Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1446 seeks to shine a light on the exploitation of Cuban medical personnel and to advocate for their rights and well-being. It is an important step towards addressing the issue of human trafficking and forced labor in the healthcare industry and promoting ethical practices in the deployment of medical professionals abroad.