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Denouncing the human trafficking and forced labor of and profiteering from Cuban medical personnel serving in third-world countries.

9/14/2024, 7:50 AM

Summary of Bill HRES 1446

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.

Current Status of Bill HRES 1446

Bill HRES 1446 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 12, 2024. Bill HRES 1446 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 12, 2024.  Bill HRES 1446's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of September 12, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 1446

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 1446

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 1446

Denouncing the human trafficking and forced labor of and profiteering from Cuban medical personnel serving in third-world countries.
Denouncing the human trafficking and forced labor of and profiteering from Cuban medical personnel serving in third-world countries.

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