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Congressional Research Service
Version 35 · Passed Senate amended · Dec 16, 2014
(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on December 11, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Recognizes Nobel Laureates Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai as symbols of peace and advocates for ending the financial exploitation of children and for the opportunity of all children to have access to education.
Commends all individuals working around the world to end the scourge of child slavery and to advance education for all children.
Recognizes the challenges that remain in ending the financial exploitation of children and providing access to an education for all children.
Urges all governments, civil society organizations, businesses, and individuals to unite in the common purpose of protecting children from losing their childhoods as well as their futures.
Recognizes the dedication and commitment to freedom, the rights of children, and the endurance of the human spirit demonstrated by all individuals who make sacrifices to build a more peaceful world.
People & committees
Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA] · D–IA
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Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6929; text as passed Senate: CR S6929)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6929; text as passed Senate: CR S6929)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 648.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6389)
Introduced in Senate
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