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MI HCR0046

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

4/27/2010

Primary Sponsor

Lesia Liss

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Memorializes Congress and President Obama to use all means necessary to immediately stop the kidnapping of children in Haiti, including those presumed to be orphaned
  • Addresses exploitation of children in Haiti following the earthquake, including instances of homeless children being gathered or parents deceived into giving up their children under false pretenses
  • Notes that Haitian orphanages, some operating as fronts for criminal child trafficking, have long operated with chronic problems recognized by Haitian authorities and UNICEF
  • States that children are particularly vulnerable to being taken during the government disruption following the earthquake and that distinguishing legitimate rescue efforts from criminal activities is difficult
  • Directs transmission of the resolution to the President, Senate President, House Speaker, and Michigan's congressional delegation

Legislative Description

A concurrent resolution to memorialize the Congress and President Obama to use all means necessary to immediately stop the inhumane and illegal kidnapping of children in Haiti.

Haiti

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Government Operations

4/28/2010

Committee Referrals

Government Operations4/28/2010
Families And Children's Services3/17/2010

Full Bill Text

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