3.0.0 4708 2023-03-22T19:50:54Z 2023-03-22T19:50:54Z House HR 2017-12-21 115 [Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 209 (Thursday, December 21, 2017)]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. McCAUL:H.R. 4708.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18. To make all Laws whichshall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution theforegoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by thisConstitution in the Government of the United States, or inany Department or Officer thereof.[Page H10420]]]> hsju00 Judiciary Committee House Standing hsju08 Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee Referred to 2017-12-21T20:24:47Z Discharged from 2018-01-11T16:46:23Z Referred to 2017-12-21T14:01:00Z hshm00 Homeland Security Committee House Standing Discharged from 2018-01-11T16:46:20Z Referred to 2017-12-21T14:00:52Z An Act to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue Department of Homeland Security-wide guidance and develop training programs as part of the Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign, and for other purposes. 115 1370 HR 2017-12-22 Signed by President. Related bill CRS Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign Authorization Act of 2017 115 1103 S 2017-10-10 Held at the desk. 19:25:37 Related bill CRS 2018-02-14 Became Public Law No: 115-125. President E40000 2 House floor actions 2018-02-14 Became Public Law No: 115-125. BecameLaw 36000 9 Library of Congress 2018-02-14 Signed by President. President E30000 2 House floor actions 2018-02-14 Signed by President. BecameLaw 36000 9 Library of Congress 2018-02-06 Presented to President. Floor E20000 2 House floor actions 2018-02-06 Presented to President. President 28000 9 Library of Congress 2018-01-30 Senate Message on Senate action sent to the House. Floor 2018-01-30 Senate Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S591) Floor 2018-01-30 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S591) Floor 17000 9 Library of Congress 2018-01-16 Senate Received in the Senate, read twice. IntroReferral 2018-01-11 11:47:24 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Floor H38310 2 House floor actions 2018-01-11 11:47:22 On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H161) Floor H37100 2 House floor actions 2018-01-11 11:47:22 Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.(text: CR H161) Floor 8000 9 Library of Congress 2018-01-11 11:47:05 Mr. McCaul asked unanimous consent to discharge from the Committees on Homeland Security and the Judiciary and consider. Floor H30200 2 House floor actions 2018-01-11 11:47:05 Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H161) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2018-01-11 Committee on the Judiciary discharged. Discharge H12300 2 House floor actions hsju00 Judiciary Committee 2018-01-11 Committee on the Judiciary discharged. Committee 5500 9 Library of Congress hsju00 Judiciary Committee 2018-01-11 Committee on Homeland Security discharged. Discharge H12300 2 House floor actions hshm00 Homeland Security Committee 2018-01-11 Committee on Homeland Security discharged. Committee 5500 9 Library of Congress hshm00 Homeland Security Committee 2017-12-21 hsju08 Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. Committee 2017-12-21 Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsju00 Judiciary Committee 2017-12-21 Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hshm00 Homeland Security Committee 2017-12-21 Introduced in House IntroReferral Intro-H 9 Library of Congress 2017-12-21 Introduced in House IntroReferral 1000 9 Library of Congress M001157 Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10] Michael McCaul R TX T. 10 N T000193 Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2] BENNIE THOMPSON D MS 2 2017-12-21 True K000386 Rep. Katko, John [R-NY-24] John Katko R NY 24 2017-12-21 True H001077 Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3] Clay Higgins R LA 3 2017-12-21 True Public Law 115-125 Crime and Law Enforcement Computers and information technology Congressional oversight Crime victims Criminal justice information and records Department of Homeland Security Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management Government information and archives Human trafficking Transportation safety and security Crime and Law Enforcement 00 2017-12-21 Introduced in House 2018-02-28T21:11:10Z Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign Authorization Act

This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) a program to be known as the Blue Campaign, the purpose of which shall be to unify and coordinate DHS efforts to address human trafficking.

The campaign director shall issue DHS-wide guidance to and develop training programs for appropriate DHS personnel, coordinate departmental efforts, and provide guidance and training on trauma-informed practices to ensure that human trafficking victims are afforded prompt access to victim support service providers and assistance to address their immediate and long-term needs.

Such campaign shall provide guidance and training to DHS personnel and other federal, state, tribal, and law enforcement personnel regarding:

  • programs to help identify instances of human trafficking;
  • the types of information that should be collected and recorded in DHS information technology systems to identify individuals suspected or convicted of human trafficking;
  • systematic and routine information sharing within DHS and among federal, state, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies regarding such individuals and patterns and practices of human trafficking;
  • techniques to identify suspected victims of trafficking along the U.S. border and at airport security checkpoints;
  • methods to be used by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and personnel from other appropriate agencies to train TSA employees to identify suspected trafficking victims and to serve as a liaison and resource regarding human trafficking prevention to appropriate state, local, and private sector aviation workers and the traveling public;
  • utilizing resources to educate partners and stakeholders and increase public awareness of human trafficking; and
  • leveraging partnerships with state and local governmental, non-governmental, and private sector organizations to raise public awareness of human trafficking.

DHS shall ensure the integration of DHS information technology systems used to record and track information regarding individuals suspected or convicted of human trafficking.

]]> 81 2018-01-11 Passed House without amendment 2018-02-28T21:19:14Z (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign Authorization Act

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) a program to be known as the Blue Campaign, the purpose of which shall be to unify and coordinate DHS efforts to address human trafficking.

The campaign director shall issue DHS-wide guidance to and develop training programs for appropriate DHS personnel, coordinate departmental efforts, and provide guidance and training on trauma-informed practices to ensure that human trafficking victims are afforded prompt access to victim support service providers and assistance to address their immediate and long-term needs.

Such campaign shall provide guidance and training to DHS personnel and other federal, state, tribal, and law enforcement personnel regarding:

  • programs to help identify instances of human trafficking;
  • the types of information that should be collected and recorded in DHS information technology systems to identify individuals suspected or convicted of human trafficking;
  • systematic and routine information sharing within DHS and among federal, state, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies regarding such individuals and patterns and practices of human trafficking;
  • techniques to identify suspected victims of trafficking along the U.S. border and at airport security checkpoints;
  • methods to be used by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and personnel from other appropriate agencies to train TSA employees to identify suspected trafficking victims and to serve as a liaison and resource regarding human trafficking prevention to appropriate state, local, and private sector aviation workers and the traveling public;
  • utilizing resources to educate partners and stakeholders and increase public awareness of human trafficking; and
  • leveraging partnerships with state and local governmental, non-governmental, and private sector organizations to raise public awareness of human trafficking.

(Sec. 3) DHS shall: (1) ensure the integration of information technology systems utilized within DHS to record and track information regarding individuals suspected or convicted of human trafficking; and (2) report to Congress on the status and effectiveness of, and providing a recommendation regarding the appropriate office within DHS for, the Blue Campaign.

]]> 82 2018-01-30 Passed Senate without amendment 2018-02-28T21:19:39Z (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.)

Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign Authorization Act

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) a program to be known as the Blue Campaign, the purpose of which shall be to unify and coordinate DHS efforts to address human trafficking.

The campaign director shall issue DHS-wide guidance to and develop training programs for appropriate DHS personnel, coordinate departmental efforts, and provide guidance and training on trauma-informed practices to ensure that human trafficking victims are afforded prompt access to victim support service providers and assistance to address their immediate and long-term needs.

Such campaign shall provide guidance and training to DHS personnel and other federal, state, tribal, and law enforcement personnel regarding:

  • programs to help identify instances of human trafficking;
  • the types of information that should be collected and recorded in DHS information technology systems to identify individuals suspected or convicted of human trafficking;
  • systematic and routine information sharing within DHS and among federal, state, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies regarding such individuals and patterns and practices of human trafficking;
  • techniques to identify suspected victims of trafficking along the U.S. border and at airport security checkpoints;
  • methods to be used by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and personnel from other appropriate agencies to train TSA employees to identify suspected trafficking victims and to serve as a liaison and resource regarding human trafficking prevention to appropriate state, local, and private sector aviation workers and the traveling public;
  • utilizing resources to educate partners and stakeholders and increase public awareness of human trafficking; and
  • leveraging partnerships with state and local governmental, non-governmental, and private sector organizations to raise public awareness of human trafficking.

(Sec. 3) DHS shall: (1) ensure the integration of information technology systems utilized within DHS to record and track information regarding individuals suspected or convicted of human trafficking; and (2) report to Congress on the status and effectiveness of, and providing a recommendation regarding the appropriate office within DHS for, the Blue Campaign.

]]> 49 2018-02-14 Public Law 2018-02-28T21:18:49Z (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.)

Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign Authorization Act

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) a program to be known as the Blue Campaign, the purpose of which shall be to unify and coordinate DHS efforts to address human trafficking.

The campaign director shall issue DHS-wide guidance to and develop training programs for appropriate DHS personnel, coordinate departmental efforts, and provide guidance and training on trauma-informed practices to ensure that human trafficking victims are afforded prompt access to victim support service providers and assistance to address their immediate and long-term needs.

Such campaign shall provide guidance and training to DHS personnel and other federal, state, tribal, and law enforcement personnel regarding:

  • programs to help identify instances of human trafficking;
  • the types of information that should be collected and recorded in DHS information technology systems to identify individuals suspected or convicted of human trafficking;
  • systematic and routine information sharing within DHS and among federal, state, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies regarding such individuals and patterns and practices of human trafficking;
  • techniques to identify suspected victims of trafficking along the U.S. border and at airport security checkpoints;
  • methods to be used by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and personnel from other appropriate agencies to train TSA employees to identify suspected trafficking victims and to serve as a liaison and resource regarding human trafficking prevention to appropriate state, local, and private sector aviation workers and the traveling public;
  • utilizing resources to educate partners and stakeholders and increase public awareness of human trafficking; and
  • leveraging partnerships with state and local governmental, non-governmental, and private sector organizations to raise public awareness of human trafficking.

(Sec. 3) DHS shall: (1) ensure the integration of information technology systems utilized within DHS to record and track information regarding individuals suspected or convicted of human trafficking; and (2) report to Congress on the status and effectiveness of, and providing a recommendation regarding the appropriate office within DHS for, the Blue Campaign.

]]> Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign Authorization Act Display Title Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign Authorization Act Official Title as Introduced To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue Department of Homeland Security-wide guidance and develop training programs as part of the Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign, and for other purposes. Introduced in House IH Short Titles as Passed Senate Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign Authorization Act S Senate Short Titles as Enacted Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign Authorization Act Short Titles as Introduced Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign Authorization Act Short Titles as Passed House Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign Authorization Act H House Enrolled Bill https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-115hr4708enr/xml/BILLS-115hr4708enr.xml Received in Senate 2018-01-16T05:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-115hr4708rds/xml/BILLS-115hr4708rds.xml Engrossed in House 2018-01-11T05:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-115hr4708eh/xml/BILLS-115hr4708eh.xml Introduced in House 2017-12-21T05:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-115hr4708ih/xml/BILLS-115hr4708ih.xml 2018-02-15T04:59:59Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/PLAW-115publ125/uslm/PLAW-115publ125.xml Public Law 2018-02-14 Became Public Law No: 115-125. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries and statuses for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is "to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.