The Acts of Convention
| Resolution Number: | 2024-C035 |
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| Title: | End Labor Trafficking of Migrant Youth |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred |
| Final Text: | |
Resolved, That this 81st General Convention of The Episcopal Church call upon all members of the Church to become informed about the injustices of labor trafficking, particularly how it affects migrant youth; and be it further
Resolved, That The Episcopal Church encourage its dioceses and congregations to engage in educational campaigns that raise awareness about labor trafficking, its signs, and prevention methods; and be it further
Resolved, That The Episcopal Church advocate for comprehensive and enforceable policies at local, state, and national levels aimed at eradicating labor trafficking and protecting migrant youth; and be it further
Resolved, That the Office of Government Relations communicate this resolution to the appropriate legislative bodies, urging them to take decisive action against the exploitation of migrant youth.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Louisville, 2024 (New York: General Convention, 2024), pp. 782-783. |
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Legislative History
| Author: | Province II |
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| Originating House: | House of Deputies |
| Originating Committee: | Social Justice and United States Policy |
House of Deputies
The House of Deputies Committee on Social Justice and United States Policy presented its Report #9 on Resolution C035 (End the Practice of Labor Trafficking of Migrant Youth) and moved adoption.
Original Text of Resolution:
(C035)
Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring,
That this 81st General Convention of The Episcopal Church call upon all members of the Church to become informed about the injustices of labor trafficking, particularly how it affects migrant youth; and be it further
Resolved, That The Episcopal Church encourage its dioceses and congregations to engage in educational campaigns that raise awareness about labor trafficking, its signs, and prevention methods; and be it further
Resolved, That The Episcopal Church advocate for comprehensive and enforceable policies at local, state, and national levels aimed at eradicating labor trafficking and protecting migrant youth; and be it further
Resolved, That the Office of Government Relations communicate this resolution to the appropriate legislative bodies, urging them to take decisive action against the exploitation of migrant youth.
Motion carried
Resolution adopted
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #113)
House of Bishops
The House of Bishops Committee on Social Justice and United States Policy presented its Report #36 on HD Message #113 on Resolution C035 (End the Practice of Labor Trafficking of Migrant Youth) and moved concurrence.
Motion carried
The House concurred
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #174)
Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, June 26.
| Abstract: | The 81st General Convention calls upon the members of the church to become informed about the injustices of labor trafficking, particularly its impact on migrant youth; encourages dioceses and congregations to raise awareness about labor trafficking; and advocates for policies at local, state, and national levels aimed at eradicating labor trafficking. The Convention further directs the Office of Government Relations to communicate this resolution to the appropriate legislative bodies. |
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