H.R. 159 (114th): Stop Exploitation Through Trafficking Act of 2015
To stop exploitation through trafficking.
The bill’s titles are written by its sponsor.
Overview
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Jan 6, 2015
114th Congress, 2015–2017- Status:
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Died in a previous Congress
This bill was introduced in a previous session of Congress and was passed by the House on January 27, 2015 but was never passed by the Senate.
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Last Updated: Feb 4, 2015
Length: 6 pages - See Instead:
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S. 166 (same title)
Ordered Reported by Committee (Enacted Via Other Measures) — Feb 26, 2015
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Passed House
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Introduced
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Ordered Reported by Committee
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Passed House
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Reported by House Committee on the Judiciary
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H.R. 159 (114th) was a bill in the United States Congress.
A bill must be passed by both the House and Senate in identical form and then be signed by the President to become law.
This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress, which met from Jan 6, 2015 to Jan 3, 2017. Legislation not enacted by the end of a Congress is cleared from the books.
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