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H.R. 3432Became Law

Commission on the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Feb 5, 2008)

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on December 19, 2007. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Commission on the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade Act - Establishes the Commission on the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade.

Sets forth Commission duties, including: (1) planning activities appropriate to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade; (2) encouraging civic, historical, educational, religious, economic entities, as well as state and local governments to participate in anniversary activities; (3) facilitating the convening of a joint meeting or joint session of the Congress for related ceremonies and activities; (4) promoting the sponsorship of related conferences and exhibitions; and (5) examining reports and raise public awareness of of modern-day slavery and human trafficking.

Directs the Commission to submit an initial report to Congress by March 31, 2009, and a final report upon termination.

Terminates the Commission on December 31, 2009.

What just happenedFeb 5, 2008

Became Public Law No: 110-183.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10](D-NJ)Sponsor
96 cosponsors82 D14 R
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  1. Feb 5, 2008PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 110-183.

  2. Feb 5, 2008BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 110-183.

  3. Feb 5, 2008PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Feb 5, 2008BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Jan 24, 2008FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Jan 24, 2008President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Jan 22, 2008

    Cleared for White House.

  8. Jan 22, 2008ResolvingDifferencesH41931

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  9. Jan 22, 2008ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote. (text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H370)

  10. Jan 22, 2008NotUsed19500

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.(text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H370)

  11. Jan 22, 2008FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 3432.

  12. Jan 22, 2008ResolvingDifferencesH40140

    Mr. Payne moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H370-372)

  13. Dec 20, 2007Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  14. Dec 19, 2007Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  15. Dec 19, 2007Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  16. Dec 19, 2007Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S16055-16056)

  17. Dec 19, 2007Discharge

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Judiciary Committee
  18. Dec 19, 2007Committee14500

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Judiciary Committee
  19. Oct 4, 2007IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  20. Oct 3, 2007IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  21. Oct 2, 2007FloorH38800

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  22. Oct 2, 2007FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  23. Oct 2, 2007FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H11103-11105)

  24. Oct 2, 2007Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H11103-11105)

  25. Oct 2, 2007FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3432.

  26. Oct 2, 2007FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11103-11107)

  27. Oct 2, 2007FloorH30300

    Mr. Payne moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  28. Sep 26, 2007CommitteeH19010

    Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  29. Sep 26, 2007CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  30. Aug 3, 2007IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  31. Aug 3, 2007IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  32. Aug 3, 2007IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawFeb 5, 200849

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on December 19, 2007. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Commission on the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade Act - Establishes the Commission on the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade.

Sets forth Commission duties, including: (1) planning activities appropriate to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade; (2) encouraging civic, historical, educational, religious, economic entities, as well as state and local governments to participate in anniversary activities; (3) facilitating the convening of a joint meeting or joint session of the Congress for related ceremonies and activities; (4) promoting the sponsorship of related conferences and exhibitions; and (5) examining reports and raise public awareness of of modern-day slavery and human trafficking.

Directs the Commission to submit an initial report to Congress by March 31, 2009, and a final report upon termination.

Terminates the Commission on December 31, 2009.

Passed Senate amendedDec 19, 200735

Commission on the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade Act - Establishes the Commission on the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade.

Sets forth Commission duties, including: (1) planning activities appropriate to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade; (2) encouraging civic, historical, educational, religious, economic entities, as well as state and local governments to participate in anniversary activities; (3) facilitating the convening of a joint meeting or joint session of the Congress for related ceremonies and activities; (4) promoting the sponsorship of related conferences and exhibitions; and (5) examining reports and raise public awareness of of modern-day slavery and human trafficking.

Directs the Commission to submit an initial report to Congress by March 31, 2009, and a final report upon termination.

Terminates the Commission on December 31, 2009.

Passed House amendedOct 2, 200736

Commission on the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade Act - Establishes the Commission on the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade.

Sets forth Commission duties, including: (1) planning activities appropriate to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade; (2) encouraging civic, historical, educational, religious, economic entities, as well as state and local governments to participate in anniversary activities; (3) facilitating the convening of a joint meeting or joint session of the Congress for related ceremonies and activities; (4) promoting the sponsorship of related conferences and exhibitions; and (5) examining reports and raise public awareness of of modern-day slavery and human trafficking.

Directs the Commission to submit an initial report to Congress by March 31, 2009, and a final report upon termination.

Authorizes appropriations.

Terminates the Commission on December 31, 2009.

Introduced in HouseAug 3, 200700

200th Anniversary Commemoration Commission of the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade Act of 2007 - Establishes the Transatlantic Slave Trade 200th Anniversary Commission.

Sets forth Commission duties, including: (1) plan activities appropriate to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade; (2) encourage civic, historical, educational, religious, economic entities, as well as state and local governments to participate in anniversary activities; (3) facilitate the convening of a joint meeting or joint session of the Congress for related ceremonies and activities; (4) promote the sponsorship of related conferences and exhibitions; and (5) examine reports and raise public awareness of of modern-day slavery and human trafficking.

Terminates the Commission on December 31, 2009.

Commission on the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade Act — Informed