http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills info@washingtonwatch.com http://www.pjdoland.com/chai/?v=0.1 http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_PL_110-183.html?rev=19229 <p>H.R. 3432 would establish the 200th Anniversary Commemoration Commission of the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade.</p> <h2 id="toc0"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>&lt;b&gt;(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.)&lt;/b&gt;</p> <p>Commission on the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade Act - Establishes the Commission on the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Directs the Commission to submit an initial report to Congress by March 31, 2009, and a final report upon termination.</p> <p>Terminates the Commission on December 31, 2009.</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc1"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Latest Major Action: 2/5/2008: Signed by President.</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc2"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc3"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 19229@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_PL_110-183.html?rev=19183 <p>H.R. 3432 would establish the 200th Anniversary Commemoration Commission of the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade.</p> <h2 id="toc4"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>Commission on the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade Act - Establishes the Commission on the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Directs the Commission to submit an initial report to Congress by March 31, 2009, and a final report upon termination.</p> <p>Terminates the Commission on December 31, 2009.</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc5"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Latest Major Action: 2/5/2008: Signed by President.</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc6"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc7"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 19183@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_PL_110-183.html?rev=17947 <p>H.R. 3432 would establish the 200th Anniversary Commemoration Commission of the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade.</p> <h2 id="toc8"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>Commission on the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade Act - Establishes the Commission on the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Directs the Commission to report to Congress by March 31, 2009.</p> <p>Authorizes appropriations.</p> <p>Terminates the Commission on December 31, 2009.</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc9"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Latest Major Action: 2/5/2008: Signed by President.</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc10"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc11"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 17947@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_PL_110-183.html 2/5/2008: Signed by President. 32813@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_PL_110-183.html?rev=17462 <p>H.R. 3432 would establish the 200th Anniversary Commemoration Commission of the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade.</p> <h2 id="toc12"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>Commission on the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade Act - Establishes the Commission on the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Directs the Commission to report to Congress by March 31, 2009.</p> <p>Authorizes appropriations.</p> <p>Terminates the Commission on December 31, 2009.</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc13"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Latest Major Action: 1/24/2008: Presented to President.</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc14"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc15"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 17462@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_PL_110-183.html 1/24/2008: Presented to President. 32499@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_PL_110-183.html?rev=17332 <p>H.R. 3432 would establish the 200th Anniversary Commemoration Commission of the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade.</p> <h2 id="toc16"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>Commission on the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade Act - Establishes the Commission on the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Directs the Commission to report to Congress by March 31, 2009.</p> <p>Authorizes appropriations.</p> <p>Terminates the Commission on December 31, 2009.</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc17"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Latest Major Action: 1/22/2008: Cleared for White House.</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc18"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc19"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 17332@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_PL_110-183.html 1/22/2008: Cleared for White House. 32430@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_PL_110-183.html?rev=16690 <p>H.R. 3432 would establish the 200th Anniversary Commemoration Commission of the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade.</p> <h2 id="toc20"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>Commission on the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade Act - Establishes the Commission on the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Directs the Commission to report to Congress by March 31, 2009.</p> <p>Authorizes appropriations.</p> <p>Terminates the Commission on December 31, 2009.</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc21"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Latest Major Action: 12/19/2007: Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc22"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc23"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 16690@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_PL_110-183.html 12/19/2007: Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. 32133@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_PL_110-183.html?rev=11567 <p>H.R. 3432 would establish the 200th Anniversary Commemoration Commission of the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade.</p> <h2 id="toc24"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>Commission on the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade Act - Establishes the Commission on the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Directs the Commission to report to Congress by March 31, 2009.</p> <p>Authorizes appropriations.</p> <p>Terminates the Commission on December 31, 2009.</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc25"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Latest Major Action: 10/4/2007: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc26"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc27"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 11567@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_PL_110-183.html?rev=10797 <p>H.R. 3432 would establish the 200th Anniversary Commemoration Commission of the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade.</p> <h2 id="toc28"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to provide a detailed summary of the bill!)</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc29"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Latest Major Action: 10/4/2007: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc30"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc31"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 10797@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 10 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_PL_110-183.html?rev=10798 <p>H.R. 3432 would establish the 200th Anniversary Commemoration Commission of the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade.</p> <h2 id="toc32"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>200th Anniversary Commemoration Commission of the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade Act of 2007 - Establishes the Transatlantic Slave Trade 200th Anniversary Commission.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Terminates the Commission on December 31, 2009.</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc33"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Latest Major Action: 10/4/2007: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc34"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc35"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 10798@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 10 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_PL_110-183.html 10/4/2007: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. 26101@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 04 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_PL_110-183.html 10/4/2007: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. 28366@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 04 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_PL_110-183.html?rev=8362 <p>H.R. 3432 would establish the 200th Anniversary Commemoration Commission of the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade.</p> <h2 id="toc36"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to provide a detailed summary of the bill!)</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc37"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to update the status of the bill!)</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc38"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc39"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 8362@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Sat, 04 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_PL_110-183.html?rev=8363 <p>H.R. 3432 would establish the 200th Anniversary Commemoration Commission of the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade.</p> <h2 id="toc40"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to provide a detailed summary of the bill!)</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc41"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Latest Major Action: 8/3/2007: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc42"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc43"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 8363@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Sat, 04 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_PL_110-183.html 8/3/2007: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. 25007@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT