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Bill115th CongressFiled Dec 4, 2017International Affairs
H.Res. 644

Strongly condemning slave auctions and the exploitation of migrants and refugees as forced laborers in Libya, and for other purposes.

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Jul 10, 2018)

Condemns slave auctions and the forced labor of migrants and refugees in Libya.

Calls on all parties to the conflict in Libya, including parties to the Libyan Political Agreement, to eradicate the existence of slave auctions and forced labor and humanely manage migrant flows.

Calls on the United Nations to investigate allegations of slave trade and forced labor in Libya.

Urges the Department of State to ensure that the country narrative for Libya in the annual Trafficking in Persons Report reflects the scope of trafficking in persons in that country.

What just happenedJul 10, 2018

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37](D-CA)Sponsor
51 cosponsors46 D5 R
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  1. Jul 10, 2018FloorH38800

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

  2. Jul 10, 2018FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H6017)

  3. Jul 10, 2018FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  4. Jul 10, 2018Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  5. Jul 10, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 644.

  6. Jul 10, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6017-6019)

  7. Jul 10, 2018FloorH30300

    Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

  8. Mar 15, 2018Committee

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

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  9. Mar 15, 2018Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  10. Mar 15, 2018Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  11. Dec 4, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  12. Dec 4, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  13. Dec 4, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedJul 10, 201836

Condemns slave auctions and the forced labor of migrants and refugees in Libya.

Calls on all parties to the conflict in Libya, including parties to the Libyan Political Agreement, to eradicate the existence of slave auctions and forced labor and humanely manage migrant flows.

Calls on the United Nations to investigate allegations of slave trade and forced labor in Libya.

Urges the Department of State to ensure that the country narrative for Libya in the annual Trafficking in Persons Report reflects the scope of trafficking in persons in that country.

Introduced in HouseDec 4, 2017

Condemns slave auctions of migrants and refugees in Libya.

Calls on the government of Libya to:

  • investigate the existence of slave auctions and forced labor involving migrants and refugees;
  • hold smugglers, traffickers, detention center guards, and anyone else involved accountable;
  • manage migration flows in a humane manner;
  • end the violent and inhumane conditions of official migrant detention centers; and
  • register asylum seekers swiftly and process their refugee claims fairly.

Calls on the United Nations (U.N.) to investigate allegations of forced labor in Libya, encourage Libya to allow the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights to regularly monitor and publicly report on the situation of refugees and migrants in Libya, and impose sanctions against Libya if the country fails to end forced labor.

Calls on the African Union to conduct its own investigation, work to assist migrants in Libya who wish to return home, and impose sanctions against Libya if the forced labor does not end.

Calls on the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to use funds appropriated for: (1) humanitarian assistance for migrants and refugees in detention centers in Libya, and (2) the development of a holistic strategy for Libya to address the political and security situation that includes issues related to migrants and refugees in detention centers.

Calls on the President to ensure that the State Department and the USAID are adequately staffed.

Strongly condemning slave auctions and the exploitation of migrants and refugees as forced… — Informed