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MI HCR0046
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Passed
4/27/2010
Primary Sponsor
Lesia Liss
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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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