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H.Res. 649 (112th): Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should work to eliminate the facilitated sexual exploitation and trafficking of minors over the Internet.
- Introduced:
- May 10, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
- Sponsor:
- Rep. John Barrow [D-GA12]
- Status:
- Died (Referred to Committee)
The resolution’s title was written by the resolution’s sponsor. H.Res. stands for House simple resolution.
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Last updated May 10, 2012.
3 pages
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Library of Congress Summary
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5/10/2012--Introduced.
Expresses support for law enforcement agency efforts to provide training to law enforcement agents on how to investigate and prosecute cases of sex trafficking and how to identify and rescue trafficking victims. Calls on all Internet media providers to immediately eliminate "adult entertainment" sections and classified advertising facilitating online sex trafficking.
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