Expressing support for the designation of February 14 of each year as International Flower Workers' Day, in acknowledgment of workers in flower-producing countries and to demonstrate the commitment of the United States to practices that respect labor rights in other countries.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 13, 2017)
Expresses support for: (1) the designation of International Flower Workers' Day to demonstrate the U.S. commitment to practices that respect labor rights in other countries, and (2) the elimination of exploitative labor practices as a key U.S. policy goal.
Urges the governments of Colombia and other flower-producing countries to investigate and respond to the social and environmental impacts of the flower-producing industry. Notes that the Colombian Action Plan Related to Labor Rights, signed on April 7, 2011, has not adequately strengthened or improved working conditions in Colombia.
Recognizes that Colombian flower workers should not suffer harm from free trade but should share in its economic benefits.
Encourages the development and implementation of new measures to uphold and fulfill the strong labor commitments made under the U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement.
What just happenedFeb 14, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseFeb 13, 2017
- Feb 14, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Trade Subcommittee - Feb 13, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
Ways and Means Committee - Feb 13, 2017IntroReferralH11100-A
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
- Feb 13, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Feb 13, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 13, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House