S. 553 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
End Modern Slavery Initiative Act of 2015
S. 553 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Feb 24, 2015, sponsored by Bob Corker with 40 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 24, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 40
- Policy area
- International Affairs
What it does
End Modern Slavery Initiative Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) This bill expresses the sense of Congress that: the United States has a long history of domestic and international engagement in preventing and responding to modern slavery; modern slavery involves extensive criminal activity and demands U.S.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Bob Corker (R-TN). Co-sponsors: 27 Democrats, 12 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 24, 2015
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 363. (Feb 3, 2016)
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