H.Res. 126 · 117th Congress · House

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.

Active· Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.
Introduced
Feb 15, 21
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

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.

Action Timeline

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  1. FEB 15, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  2. FEB 15, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. FEB 15, 2021IntroReferral

    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.

  4. FEB 15, 2021IntroReferral

    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.

  5. FEB 15, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.

Committees

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Work and Welfare Subcommittee

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Referred: Feb 15, 2021

Active

Ways and Means Committee

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Referred: Feb 15, 2021

Active

Foreign Affairs Committee

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Referred: Feb 15, 2021

Active