Expressing the sense of Congress that the global use of child soldiers is unacceptable and that the international community should find remedies end this practice.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (27 Feb 2007): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
What this bill does
H.Con.Res. 75, introduced in the House of Representatives, expresses the sense of Congress that the global use of child soldiers is unacceptable. The resolution calls for the international community to find remedies to end this practice. It highlights existing international efforts and agreements aimed at protecting children, including the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court.
This measure affects individuals involved in or affected by the use of child soldiers globally. By passing this resolution, Congress would convey its opinion on the matter. The bill, a concurrent resolution, does not require the President's signature to become effective.
The resolution was referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs after its introduction on February 27, 2007. As a concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress, it indicates Congress's non-binding opinion. If it moves forward, it would be considered by the committee and could potentially be brought to the floor for a vote in both the House and the Senate.
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Official summary
Expresses the sense of Congress that the global use of child soldiers is unacceptable and that the international community should find remedies to end this practice.
Timeline
27 Feb 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 75 do?
- H.Con.Res. 75, introduced in the House of Representatives, expresses the sense of Congress that the global use of child soldiers is unacceptable. The resolution calls for the international community to find remedies to end this practice. It highlights existing international efforts and agreements aimed at protecting children, including the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. This measure affects individuals involved in or affected by the use of child soldiers globally. By passing this resolution, Congress would convey its opinion on the matter. The bill, a concurrent resolution, does not require the President's signature to become effective. The resolution was referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs after its introduction on February 27, 2007. As a concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress, it indicates Congress's non-binding opinion. If it moves forward, it would be considered by the committee and could potentially be brought to the floor for a vote in both the House and the Senate.
- Has H.Con.Res. 75 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 75. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 75?
- H.Con.Res. 75 was sponsored by Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30] (D-TX), with 63 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 75?
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (27 Feb 2007).
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