HR 6729
115th Congress
House
Finance and Financial Sector
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Bank accounts, deposits, capital
Banking and financial institutions regulation
Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Department of the Treasury
Foreign and international banking
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government information and archives
Human trafficking
Licensing and registrations
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Empowering Financial Institutions to Fight Human Trafficking Act of 2018
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 27, 2018
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sep 26, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 26, 2018
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 297 - 124 (Roll no. 408). (text: CR H9052-9053)
Sep 26, 2018
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 297 - 124 (Roll no. 408).(text: CR H9052-9053)
Sep 26, 2018
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9059)
Sep 26, 2018
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Sep 26, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6729.
Sep 26, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9052-9056)
Sep 26, 2018
Mr. Tipton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Sep 26, 2018
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 766.
Sep 26, 2018
Reported by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 115-981.
Sep 13, 2018
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 5.
Sep 13, 2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 6, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Sep 6, 2018
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2018 | House · vote #408 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 297–124 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Empowering Financial Institutions to Fight Human Trafficking Act of 2018
(Sec. 2) This bill allows a qualified nonprofit organization to share information with financial institutions and other authorities regarding possible human trafficking or related money laundering activities. The Department of the Treasury must determine which financial institutions are eligible to receive this information. Nonprofit organizations, financial institutions, and other authorities shall not be held liable for sharing this information in compliance with specified regulations.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Committees of jurisdiction
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