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.
USA117th CongressHRES-126| House
| Updated: 2/15/2021
Mark Pocan
Democratic Representative
Wisconsin
Cosponsors (12)
Jared Huffman (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Mondaire Jones (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)
Ways and Means Committee, Foreign Affairs Committee, Work and Welfare Subcommittee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This resolution 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. Further, the resolution 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, and it notes that the Colombian Action Plan Related to Labor Rights has not adequately strengthened or improved working conditions in Colombia. The resolution also 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.
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Bill from Previous Congress
HRES 115-118Expressing 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.
Introduced in House
Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.
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.
International Affairs
ColombiaCommemorative events and holidaysEmployment discrimination and employee rightsEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchFood industry and servicesFree trade and trade barriersGovernment studies and investigationsHorticulture and plantsHuman rightsLabor standardsLatin AmericaNavigation, waterways, harborsTrade agreements and negotiationsWorker safety and health
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.
USA117th CongressHRES-126| House
| Updated: 2/15/2021
This resolution 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. Further, the resolution 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, and it notes that the Colombian Action Plan Related to Labor Rights has not adequately strengthened or improved working conditions in Colombia. The resolution also 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.
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Bill from Previous Congress
HRES 115-118Expressing 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.
Introduced in House
Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.
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.
Mark Pocan
Democratic Representative
Wisconsin
Cosponsors (12)
Jared Huffman (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Mondaire Jones (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)
Ways and Means Committee, Foreign Affairs Committee, Work and Welfare Subcommittee
International Affairs
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
ColombiaCommemorative events and holidaysEmployment discrimination and employee rightsEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchFood industry and servicesFree trade and trade barriersGovernment studies and investigationsHorticulture and plantsHuman rightsLabor standardsLatin AmericaNavigation, waterways, harborsTrade agreements and negotiationsWorker safety and health