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S. Rept. 117-73

- Countering Human Trafficking Act of 2022
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Became Public Law No: 117-322.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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- 2022-12-14
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9823-9824)
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2991.
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Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9823-9826)
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18:09:36
Mr. Nadler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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Received in the House.
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Star Print ordered on the reported bill.
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- 2022-04-06
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2054-2056)
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- 2022-02-14
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 272.
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Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-73.
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Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-73.
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Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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S. 2991, Countering Human Trafficking Act of 2021
https://www.cbo.gov/publication/57773
As ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on November 3, 2021
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117-322
Crime and Law Enforcement
- Computers and information technology
- Congressional oversight
- Crime prevention
- Crime victims
- Crimes against children
- Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
- Customs enforcement
- Department of Homeland Security
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Federal officials
- Government information and archives
- Human rights
- Human trafficking
- Labor standards
- Latin America
- Law enforcement administration and funding
- Mexico
- Public contracts and procurement
- Sex offenses
- Smuggling and trafficking
- Trade restrictions
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2022-04-22T10:05:13Z
Countering Human Trafficking Act of 2021
This bill provides statutory authority for the Center for Countering Human Trafficking (CCHT) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The CCHT coordinates DHS efforts to combat human trafficking and the importation of goods produced with forced labor.
The bill also requires the CCHT to develop a strategy to improve the systems and processes used throughout DHS to combat human trafficking and the importation of goods produced with forced labor.
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2022-02-14
Reported to Senate
2022-04-27T17:01:22Z
Countering Human Trafficking Act of 2021
This bill provides statutory authority for the Center for Countering Human Trafficking (CCHT) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The CCHT coordinates DHS efforts to combat human trafficking and the importation of goods produced with forced labor.
The bill requires the CCHT to develop a strategy to improve the systems and processes used throughout DHS to combat human trafficking and the importation of goods produced with forced labor.
The bill transfers the functions and resources of the Blue Campaign (i.e., the national public awareness effort to combat human trafficking) to the CCHT. DHS may also transfer to the CCHT any other component, directorate, or office of the department related to combating human trafficking.
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2022-04-06
Passed Senate
2022-04-29T10:11:12Z
Countering Human Trafficking Act of 2021
This bill provides statutory authority for the Center for Countering Human Trafficking (CCHT) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The CCHT coordinates DHS efforts to combat human trafficking and the importation of goods produced with forced labor.
The bill requires the CCHT to develop a strategy to improve the systems and processes used throughout DHS to combat human trafficking and the importation of goods produced with forced labor.
The bill transfers the functions and resources of the Blue Campaign (i.e., the national public awareness effort to combat human trafficking) to the CCHT. DHS may also transfer to the CCHT any other component, directorate, or office of the department related to combating human trafficking.
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2022-12-14
Passed House
2022-12-27T16:02:56Z
Countering Human Trafficking Act of 2021
This bill provides statutory authority for the Center for Countering Human Trafficking (CCHT) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The CCHT coordinates DHS efforts to combat human trafficking and the importation of goods produced with forced labor.
The bill requires the CCHT to develop a strategy to improve the systems and processes used throughout DHS to combat human trafficking and the importation of goods produced with forced labor.
The bill transfers the functions and resources of the Blue Campaign (i.e., the national public awareness effort to combat human trafficking) to the CCHT. DHS may also transfer to the CCHT any other component, directorate, or office of the department related to combating human trafficking.
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Public Law
2023-01-04T20:17:14Z
Countering Human Trafficking Act of 2021
This act provides statutory authority for the Center for Countering Human Trafficking (CCHT) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The CCHT coordinates DHS efforts to combat human trafficking and the importation of goods produced with forced labor.
The act requires the CCHT to develop a strategy to improve the systems and processes used throughout DHS to combat human trafficking and the importation of goods produced with forced labor.
The act transfers the functions and resources of the Blue Campaign (i.e., the national public awareness effort to combat human trafficking) to the CCHT. DHS may also transfer to the CCHT any other component, directorate, or office of the department related to combating human trafficking.

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Amendment SA 5019 proposed by Senator Schumer for Senator Peters. (consideration: CR S2055-2056; text: CR S2055-2056) In the nature of a substitute.
Floor
- 2022-04-06
Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 5019 proposed by Senator Schumer for Senator Peters.(consideration: CR S2055-2056; text: CR S2055-2056)
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- Engrossed in Senate
2022-04-06T04:00:00Z
  - https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-117s2991es/xml/BILLS-117s2991es.xml
- Reported to Senate
2022-02-14T05:00:00Z
  - https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-117s2991rs/xml/BILLS-117s2991rs.xml
- Introduced in Senate
2021-10-18T04:00:00Z
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- 2022-12-28T04:59:59Z
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