Encouraging the people of the United States, particularly the youth of the United States, to observe the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the British slave trade and remember the life and legacy of William Wilberforce, a member of the British House of Commons who devoted his life to the suppression and abolition of the institution of slavery, and to work for the protection of human rights throughout the world.

Bill: 110-hres-158
Sponsor: Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16]
Introduced: 2007-02-13 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Arts, Culture, Religion
Children's rights
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Crime and Law Enforcement
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Europe
Families
History
Human rights
International Affairs
Legislators
Secondary education
Slavery
Smuggling
Student activities
United Kingdom
Women
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-13
text: 
Observes the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the British slave trade.
 
 Commends to the people of the United States the example of William Wilberforce and his commitment to each person's human dignity, value, and freedom.
 
 Encourages the people of the United States, particularly the youth, to: (1) observe the anniversary of the abolition of the British slave trade; (2) reflect on Mr. Wilberforce's dedication to the fight against slavery and his commitment to society's neediest; (3) recognize the value of every person; and (4) form high school clubs and groups working against modern day slavery and the trafficking of persons.
 
Condemns all forms of human trafficking and slavery. 

action_date: 2007-05-01
text: 
Observes the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the British slave trade.
 
 Commends to the people of the United States the example of William Wilberforce and his commitment to each person's human dignity, value, and freedom.
 
 Encourages the people of the United States, particularly the youth, to: (1) observe the anniversary of the abolition of the British slave trade; (2) reflect on Mr. Wilberforce's dedication to the fight against slavery and his commitment to society's neediest; (3) recognize the value of every person; and (4) form high school clubs and groups working against modern day slavery and the trafficking of persons.
 
Condemns all forms of human trafficking and slavery. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-01
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-05-01
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-05-01
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4239)
action_date: 2007-05-01
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4239)
action_date: 2007-05-01
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 158.
action_date: 2007-05-01
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4238-4242)
action_date: 2007-05-01
text: Mr. Payne moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3405)
action_date: 2007-03-27
text: Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2007-03-27
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2007-02-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-02-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-02-13
text: Introduced in House