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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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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
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
 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.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 1 Republican 1