SRES Bill 318 A resolution raising awareness of modern day slavery.

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: Senate

Introduced date: 2023-07-26

Bill 118 SRES 318 is a resolution introduced in the US Congress with the aim of raising awareness about modern day slavery. The resolution highlights the prevalence of human trafficking and forced labor in various industries, including agriculture, manufacturing, and the sex trade. It emphasizes the importance of combating these forms of exploitation and protecting the rights of victims. The resolution calls on the US government to take action to prevent and address modern day slavery, including through increased funding for law enforcement efforts, victim support services, and public awareness campaigns. It also urges businesses to adopt ethical labor practices and supply chain transparency to ensure that their products are not made with forced or child labor. Additionally, the resolution recognizes the need for international cooperation in the fight against modern day slavery, calling on the US to work with other countries to strengthen anti-trafficking laws and improve enforcement mechanisms. It also emphasizes the importance of supporting survivors of human trafficking and providing them with the resources they need to rebuild their lives. Overall, Bill 118 SRES 318 is a bipartisan effort to raise awareness about the ongoing issue of modern day slavery and to encourage action at both the national and international levels to combat this form of exploitation.

Recent Activity

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3626)

Alternative Names

A resolution raising awareness of modern day slavery.

A resolution raising awareness of modern day slavery.

Associated Legislation

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Policy Areas

Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact

Sponsors and Supporters

Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]

Cosponsors and Supporters

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Committees and Subcommittees

Judiciary Committee

Variations and Revisions

A resolution raising awareness of modern day slavery.

3/13/2024, 2:17 AM

This resolution designates July 30, 2023, as World Day against Trafficking in Persons. The resolution also calls for concerted, international action to bring an end to modern day slavery around the world.

Bill 118 SRES 318 is a resolution introduced in the US Congress with the aim of raising awareness about modern day slavery. The resolution highlights the prevalence of human trafficking and forced labor in various industries, including agriculture, m...
Congress
118

Number
SRES - 318

Introduced on
2023-07-26

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

7/26/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution designates July 30, 2023, as World Day against Trafficking in Persons. The resolution also calls for concerted, international action to bring an end to modern day slavery around the world.

Bill 118 SRES 318 is a resolution introduced in the US Congress with the aim of raising awareness about modern day slavery. The resolution highlights the prevalence of human trafficking and forced labor in various industries, including agriculture, m...
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA resolution raising awareness of modern day slavery.

Policy Areas
Crime and Law Enforcement

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary11/18/2024

This resolution designates July 30, 2023, as World Day against Trafficking in Persons. The resolution also calls for concerted, international action to bring an end to modern day slavery around the world.


Latest Action7/26/2023
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3626)