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HR 508 116th Congress House

Trafficking Victims Housing Act of 2019

Official title: To require a study and report on the housing and service needs of victims of trafficking and individuals at risk for trafficking.

Introduced: January 11, 2019 Introduced by: Beatty, Joyce Democratic · Ohio See on congress.gov
Housing and Community Development Adoption and foster careCongressional oversightCrime victimsGovernment studies and investigations
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Homelessness and emergency shelterHousing supply and affordabilityPublic housingSex offensesSmuggling and trafficking
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It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Jan 11, 2019
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 Latest action January 11, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Trafficking Victims Housing Act of 2019

This bill requires the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness, in coordination with other agencies, to conduct a study assessing the availability and accessibility of housing and services for homeless individuals who are victims of trafficking or at risk of being trafficked.

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Wagner, Ann
Missouri · Jan 11, 2019
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 508: Trafficking Victims Housing Act of 2019. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-508/
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"H.R. 508: Trafficking Victims Housing Act of 2019." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-508/.
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H.R. 508, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-508/.
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