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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.

USA115th CongressHRES-118| House 
| Updated: 2/14/2017
Keith Ellison

Keith Ellison

Democratic Representative

Minnesota

Cosponsors (9)
Barbara Lee (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Carol Shea-Porter (Democratic)Wm. Lacy Clay (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Foreign Affairs Committee, Trade Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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. 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. Notes that the Colombian Action Plan Related to Labor Rights, signed on April 7, 2011, has not adequately strengthened or improved working conditions in Colombia. Recognizes that Colombian flower workers should not suffer harm from free trade but should share in its economic benefits. 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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Timeline
Feb 13, 2017
Introduced in House
Feb 13, 2017
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.
Feb 14, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
  • February 13, 2017
    Introduced in House
  • February 13, 2017
    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.
  • February 14, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

International Affairs

ColombiaCommemorative events and holidaysEmployment discrimination and employee rightsEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchFood industry and servicesFree trade and trade barriersGovernment studies and investigationsHorticulture and plantsHuman rightsLabor standardsLatin AmericaNavigation, waterways, harborsTrade agreements and negotiationsWorker safety and health

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.

USA115th CongressHRES-118| House 
| Updated: 2/14/2017
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. 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. Notes that the Colombian Action Plan Related to Labor Rights, signed on April 7, 2011, has not adequately strengthened or improved working conditions in Colombia. Recognizes that Colombian flower workers should not suffer harm from free trade but should share in its economic benefits. 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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Timeline
Feb 13, 2017
Introduced in House
Feb 13, 2017
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.
Feb 14, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
  • February 13, 2017
    Introduced in House
  • February 13, 2017
    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.
  • February 14, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Keith Ellison

Keith Ellison

Democratic Representative

Minnesota

Cosponsors (9)
Barbara Lee (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Carol Shea-Porter (Democratic)Wm. Lacy Clay (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Foreign Affairs Committee, Trade Subcommittee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
ColombiaCommemorative events and holidaysEmployment discrimination and employee rightsEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchFood industry and servicesFree trade and trade barriersGovernment studies and investigationsHorticulture and plantsHuman rightsLabor standardsLatin AmericaNavigation, waterways, harborsTrade agreements and negotiationsWorker safety and health