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

United States115th CongressHRES-644House of Representatives
Updated: Jul 10, 2018

Summary

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.

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

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

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

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

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