H.R. 514: Human Trafficking Prioritization Act

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Introduced:

Jan 22, 2015

Status:

Passed House on Jan 26, 2015

This bill passed in the House on January 26, 2015 and goes to the Senate next for consideration.

Sponsor:

Christopher “Chris” Smith

Representative for New Jersey's 4th congressional district

Republican

Text:

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Last Updated: Jan 27, 2015
Length: 9 pages

Prognosis:

25% chance of being enacted (details)

About the bill

Full Title

To prioritize the fight against human trafficking within the Department of State according to congressional intent in the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 without increasing the size of the Federal Government, and for other purposes.

The bill’s titles are written by its sponsor.

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History

Jul 23, 2014		Earlier Version — Passed House This activity took place on a related bill, H.R. 2283 (113th).
Jan 22, 2015		Introduced This is the first step in the legislative process. Read Text »
Jan 26, 2015		Passed House The bill was passed in a vote in the House. It goes to the Senate next. The vote was by voice vote so no record of individual votes was made. Read Text » See Changes »
		Passed Senate
		Signed by the President

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