S.Res. 595: A resolution recognizing Nobel Laureates Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai for their efforts to end the financial exploitation of children and to ensure the right of all children to an education.

S.Res. 595: A resolution recognizing Nobel Laureates Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai for their efforts to end the financial exploitation of children and to ensure the right of all children to an education.

113th Congress · introduced 2014-12-08 · International Affairs · Latest: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6929; text as passed Senate: CR S6929)

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Where it came from: introduced 2014-12-08 · official record
Who proposed it: Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA] · what a sponsor is
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Where it stands now: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6929; text as passed Senate: CR S6929) Not final yet: this can still change. We check for updates every day.
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Official title

A resolution recognizing Nobel Laureates Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai for their efforts to end the financial exploitation of children and to ensure the right of all children to an education.

Plain summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on December 11, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes Nobel Laureates Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai as symbols of peace and advocates for ending the financial exploitation of children and for the opportunity of all children to have access to education. Commends all individuals working around the world to end the scourge of child slavery and to advance education for all children. Recognizes the challenges that remain in ending the financial exploitation of children and providing access to an education for all children. Urges all governments, civil society organizations, businesses, and individuals to unite in the common purpose of protecting children from losing their childhoods as well as their futures. Recognizes the dedication and commitment to freedom, the rights of children, and the endurance of the human spirit demonstrated by all individuals who make sacrifices to build a more peaceful world.

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A resolution recognizing Nobel Laureates Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai for their efforts to end the financial exploitation of children and to ensure the right of all children to an education.

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Passed Senate amended)

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Sponsor: Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA] · 1 cosponsors

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Richard J. Durbin (D-IL)

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Resolution: A formal statement or decision by a legislative body. Simple resolutions often only express an opinion or set rules for one chamber; they do not become law.
Roll-call vote: A vote where each member's position is recorded by name, so the public can see how every member voted. "Yea" means yes, "Nay" means no, "Present" means the member was there but did not take a side.

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Congressional Research Service summary (Passed Senate amended)
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Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-113sres595.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/113/sres>

Record fed-us-cong113-sres595 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong113 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong113