HR 3432 110th Congress

Commission on the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade Act

Latest Action

Became Public Law No: 110-183.

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Sponsors

Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10]

Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10]

D — NJ

Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on December 19, 2007. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Commission on the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade Act - Establishes the Commission on the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Sets forth Commission duties, including: (1) planning activities appropriate to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade; (2) encouraging civic, historical, educational, religious, economic entities, as well as state and local governments to participate in anniversary activities; (3) facilitating the convening of a joint meeting or joint session of the Congress for related ceremonies and activities; (4) promoting the sponsorship of related conferences and exhibitions; and (5) examining reports and raise public awareness of of modern-day slavery and human trafficking. Directs the Commission to submit an initial report to Congress by March 31, 2009, and a final report upon termination. Terminates the Commission on December 31, 2009.
Commission on the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade Act - Establishes the Commission on the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Sets forth Commission duties, including: (1) planning activities appropriate to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade; (2) encouraging civic, historical, educational, religious, economic entities, as well as state and local governments to participate in anniversary activities; (3) facilitating the convening of a joint meeting or joint session of the Congress for related ceremonies and activities; (4) promoting the sponsorship of related conferences and exhibitions; and (5) examining reports and raise public awareness of of modern-day slavery and human trafficking. Directs the Commission to submit an initial report to Congress by March 31, 2009, and a final report upon termination. Terminates the Commission on December 31, 2009.
Commission on the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade Act - Establishes the Commission on the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Sets forth Commission duties, including: (1) planning activities appropriate to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade; (2) encouraging civic, historical, educational, religious, economic entities, as well as state and local governments to participate in anniversary activities; (3) facilitating the convening of a joint meeting or joint session of the Congress for related ceremonies and activities; (4) promoting the sponsorship of related conferences and exhibitions; and (5) examining reports and raise public awareness of of modern-day slavery and human trafficking. Directs the Commission to submit an initial report to Congress by March 31, 2009, and a final report upon termination. Authorizes appropriations. Terminates the Commission on December 31, 2009.
200th Anniversary Commemoration Commission of the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade Act of 2007 - Establishes the Transatlantic Slave Trade 200th Anniversary Commission. Sets forth Commission duties, including: (1) plan activities appropriate to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade; (2) encourage civic, historical, educational, religious, economic entities, as well as state and local governments to participate in anniversary activities; (3) facilitate the convening of a joint meeting or joint session of the Congress for related ceremonies and activities; (4) promote the sponsorship of related conferences and exhibitions; and (5) examine reports and raise public awareness of of modern-day slavery and human trafficking. Terminates the Commission on December 31, 2009.

Actions

2008-02-05T00:00:00

Became Public Law No: 110-183.

2008-02-05T00:00:00

Became Public Law No: 110-183.

2008-02-05T00:00:00

Signed by President.

2008-02-05T00:00:00

Signed by President.

2008-01-24T00:00:00

Presented to President.

2008-01-24T00:00:00

Presented to President.

2008-01-22T00:00:00

Cleared for White House.

2008-01-22T00:00:00

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

2008-01-22T00:00:00

On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote. (text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H370)

2008-01-22T00:00:00

Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.(text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H370)

2008-01-22T00:00:00

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 3432.

2008-01-22T00:00:00

Mr. Payne moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H370-372)

2007-12-20T00:00:00

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

2007-12-19T00:00:00

Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

2007-12-19T00:00:00

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

2007-12-19T00:00:00

Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S16055-16056)

2007-12-19T00:00:00

Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

2007-12-19T00:00:00

Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

2007-10-04T00:00:00

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

2007-10-03T00:00:00

Received in the Senate.

2007-10-02T00:00:00

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

2007-10-02T00:00:00

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

2007-10-02T00:00:00

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H11103-11105)

2007-10-02T00:00:00

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H11103-11105)

2007-10-02T00:00:00

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3432.

2007-10-02T00:00:00

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11103-11107)

2007-10-02T00:00:00

Mr. Payne moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

2007-09-26T00:00:00

Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

2007-09-26T00:00:00

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

2007-08-03T00:00:00

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

2007-08-03T00:00:00

Introduced in House

2007-08-03T00:00:00

Introduced in House

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