S.Res. 346 · 118th Congress · Senate

A resolution 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 Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4556-4557)
Introduced
Sep 18, 23
Passed Senate
Pending
Passed House
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
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 18, 2023•IntroReferral

    Introduced in Senate

  2. SEP 18, 2023•IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

    (text: CR S4556-4557)

    4556Yea
    4557Nay
    0NV

Committees

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Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

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Referred: Sep 18, 2023

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