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H.R. 2200 (115th): Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2018

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To reauthorize the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, and for other purposes.

The federal budget process occurs in two stages: appropriations, which set overall spending limits by agency or program, and authorizations, which direct how federal funds should (or should not) be used. Appropriation and authorization provisions are typically made for single fiscal years. A reauthorization bill like this one renews the authorizations of an expiring law.

Sponsor and status

Photo of sponsor Christopher “Chris” Smith

Christopher “Chris” Smith

Sponsor. Representative for New Jersey's 4th congressional district. Republican.

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Last Updated: Dec 22, 2018
Length: 17 pages
Introduced
Apr 27, 2017
115th Congress, 2017–2019
Status

Enacted — Signed by the President on Jan 8, 2019

This bill was enacted after being signed by the President on January 8, 2019.

Law
Pub.L. 115-425
Source
Congress.gov

Position statements

What legislators are saying

“<span class='\"kicker\"'>Bill will be Smiths fifth comprehensive law to fight human trafficking</span>Smiths Frederick Douglass Anti-Human Trafficking Legislation Passes Congress”
    — Rep. Christopher “Chris” Smith [R-NJ4] (Sponsor) on Dec 21, 2018

“Paulsen Backs Three Initiatives to Combat Human Trafficking”
    — Rep. Erik Paulsen [R-MN3, 2009-2018] (Co-sponsor) on Jul 13, 2017

“Bill Flores Statements on Passage of NDAA and Bills to Combat Human Trafficking”
    — Rep. Bill Flores [R-TX17] on Jul 14, 2017

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What stakeholders are saying

Institute for Spending Reform SpendingTracker.org estimates H.R. 2200 will add $330 million in new spending through 2028.

History

Apr 27, 2017
 
Introduced

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May 3, 2017
 
Ordered Reported

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Jul 12, 2017
 
Passed House (Senate next)

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Sep 26, 2018
 
Considered by Senate Committee on Foreign Relations

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Oct 10, 2018
 
Text Published

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Dec 17, 2018
 
Passed Senate with Changes (back to House)

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Dec 17, 2018
 
On House Schedule

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Dec 21, 2018
 
House Agreed to Changes

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Jan 8, 2019
 
Enacted — Signed by the President

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H.R. 2200 (115th) was a bill in the United States Congress.

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This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress, which met from Jan 3, 2017 to Jan 3, 2019. Legislation not enacted by the end of a Congress is cleared from the books.

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