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S.Res. 549

ResolutionFederalSenatePassed Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding modern-day slavery.
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Passed
Latest Action · December 9, 2006
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Congress
109th (2005–2007)
Introduced
August 3, 2006
Sponsor
Sen. Rick SantorumR
Cosponsors (6)
2D 4R
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(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the abolition of modern-day slavery should be a priority of U.S. foreign and domestic policy; (2) the United States should continue to bring together governments, international organizations, nongovernmental organizations, and individuals to fight modern-day slavery; (3) the federal government should continue to expand protection and legal options for victims of modern-day slavery; (4) the abolition of modern-day slavery should be prioritized at the 2007 Group of 8 (G-8) Summit in Germany; and (5) U.S. trade policy should reflect the U.S. commitment to freedom for all people.

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