S 4785
117th Congress
Senate
Crime and Law Enforcement
Assault and harassment offenses
Crime victims
Government trust funds
Human trafficking
A bill to extend by 19 days the authorization for the special assessment for the Domestic Trafficking Victims' Fund.
Everywhere this bill has been
16 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 16, 2022
Became Public Law No: 117-177.
Sep 16, 2022
Signed by President.
Sep 15, 2022
Presented to President.
Sep 13, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 13, 2022
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 421). (text: CR H7749)
Sep 13, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7777-7778)
Sep 13, 2022
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 13, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 4785.
Sep 13, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7749-7750)
Sep 13, 2022
Mr. Nadler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Aug 9, 2022
Held at the desk.
Aug 9, 2022
Received in the House.
Aug 8, 2022
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Aug 6, 2022
Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4052-4053; text: CR S4052-4053)
Aug 6, 2022
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4052-4053; text: CR S4052-4053)
Aug 6, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2022 | House · vote #421 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 415–0 | See who voted → |
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Plain-English summary
This act extends until September 30, 2022, the special assessment of $5,000 on nonindigent persons or entities convicted of certain offenses involving sexual abuse or human trafficking. Currently, the special assessment expires on September 11, 2022.
What's happening now
Became Public Law No: 117-177.
Related & companion bills
2
Bill text
4 versions
- Considered and Passed Senate Formatted Text PDF Formatted XML
- Engrossed in Senate Formatted Text PDF Formatted XML
- Enrolled Bill Formatted Text PDF Formatted XML
- Public Law Formatted Text PDF United States Legislative Markup
Cosponsors
1
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 4785: A bill to extend by 19 days the authorization for the special assessment for the Domestic Trafficking Victims' Fund.. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-4785/
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