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Human Trafficking Accountability Act

Introduced: January 11, 2019 Introduced by: Beatty, Joyce Democratic · Ohio See on congress.gov
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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.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Became law
Feb 25, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Jan 11, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 11, 2019
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Human Trafficking Accountability Act

This bill directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to designate

  • at least one Human Trafficking Coordinator in each federal judicial district to implement the National Strategy for Combatting Human Trafficking and to prosecute cases, conduct outreach, and enforce laws related to human trafficking; and
  • a National Human Trafficking Coordinator within DOJ to coordinate, promote, and support DOJ's work related to human trafficking.
What's happening now February 25, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 1 Republican 1
D
Cisneros, Gilbert Ray
California · Oct 30, 2020
 R
Wagner, Ann
Missouri · Jan 11, 2019
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 509: Human Trafficking Accountability Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-509/
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"H.R. 509: Human Trafficking Accountability Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-509/.
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H.R. 509, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-509/.
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