H.Res. 710 · 118th Congress · House

Honoring the Thai-American garment workers who opened the country's eyes to sweatshop conditions in the United States and, against all odds, expanded rights for immigrant workers and survivors of human trafficking while holding corporations responsible for the conditions in which their clothes are made.

Active· Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Introduced
Sep 20, 23
Passed House
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Passed Senate
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Sent to President
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Signed into Law
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Executive Summary

This resolution honors the Thai garment workers who were freed from the El Monte, California, sweatshop in 1995 and the many legal, cultural, and policy changes that resulted from the sweatshop case. The resolution also recognizes the individuals who continue to fight against exploitative working conditions.

Action Timeline

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  1. SEP 20, 2023IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  2. SEP 20, 2023IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. SEP 20, 2023IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Committees

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Education and Workforce Committee

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Referred: Sep 20, 2023

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