Expressing support for the designation of February 14 of each year as International Flower Workers' Day, in acknowledgment of workers in flower-producing countries and to demonstrate the commitment of the United States to practices that respect labor rights in other countries.
Summary
This resolution expresses support for (1) the designation of International Flower Workers' Day to demonstrate the U.S. commitment to practices that respect labor rights in other countries, and (2) the elimination of exploitative labor practices as a key U.S. policy goal. Further, the resolution urges the governments of Colombia and other flower-producing countries to investigate and respond to the social and environmental impacts of the flower-producing industry, and it notes that the Colombian Action Plan Related to Labor Rights has not adequately strengthened or improved working conditions in Colombia. The resolution also encourages the development and implementation of new measures to uphold and fulfill the strong labor commitments made under the U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement.
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Introduction
Feb 2021
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Introduced Feb 15, 2021
Last action Feb 15, 2021
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Feb 15, 2021
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.
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Feb 15, 2021
Committee
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Feb 15, 2021
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Introduced in House
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1 primary · 12 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
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Mark Pocan
DDemocratic
Co
Alcee L. Hastings
DDemocratic
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Barbara Lee
DDemocratic
Co
Eleanor Holmes Norton
DDemocratic
Co
Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr.
DDemocratic
Co
James P. McGovern
DDemocratic
Co
Janice D. Schakowsky
DDemocratic
Co
Jared Huffman
DDemocratic
Co
Jesús G. "Chuy" García
DDemocratic
Co
Mark DeSaulnier
DDemocratic
Co
Mondaire Jones
DDemocratic
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