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Bill113th CongressFiled Dec 8, 2014International Affairs
S.Res. 595

A resolution recognizing Nobel Laureates Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai for their efforts to end the financial exploitation of children and to ensure the right of all children to an education.

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What it doesSummary 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.

What just happenedDec 16, 2014

Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6929; text as passed Senate: CR S6929)

Who’s behind it

Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA](D-IA)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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  • Agreed to SenateDec 16, 2014
  • Reported to SenateDec 11, 2014
  • Introduced in SenateDec 8, 2014
  1. Dec 16, 2014Floor

    Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6929; text as passed Senate: CR S6929)

  2. Dec 16, 2014Floor17000

    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)

  3. Dec 11, 2014Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 648.

  4. Dec 11, 2014Committee

    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.

  5. Dec 11, 2014Committee14000

    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.

  6. Dec 11, 2014Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

  7. Dec 8, 2014IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6389)

  8. Dec 8, 2014IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate amendedDec 16, 201435

(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.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Dec 11, 20141

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.

Introduced in SenateDec 8, 2014

Recognizes Nobel Laureates Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai as symbols of peace and advocates for ending the financial exploitation of children and for the right of all children to an 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.