Congratulates the government of South Africa upon its first two successful convictions for human trafficking.
Recognizes the government of South Africa's efforts to combat trafficking.
Acknowledges the passage in South Africa of the Child Justice Act of 2008.
Calls on the government of South Africa to: (1) adopt the Prevention and Combating of Trafficking in Persons Bill; (2) prioritize anti-trafficking law enforcement during the 2010 Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup; (3) increase awareness among government officials as to their responsibilities under the trafficking provisions of the Sexual Offenses and Children's Acts; and (4) adopt measures to protect vulnerable children from sexual and labor exploitation.
Urges the government of South Africa to prosecute tourists participating in commercial sexual exploitation of women and children during the 2010 World Cup.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5272-5275)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1412.
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Ms. Watson objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5327)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 1 (Roll no. 421).(text: CR 6/30/2010 H5272-5273)
Roll Call #421 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 1 (Roll no. 421). (text: CR 6/30/2010 H5272-5273)
Roll Call #421 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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