US HB466 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 18-8)
Status: Introduced on January 12 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-02-16 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 12 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-02-16 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Sex Trafficking Demand Reduction Act This bill amends the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 to declare that, pursuant to the minimum standards for the elimination of sex trafficking, if a government has the authority to prohibit the purchase of commercial sex acts but fails to do so, it shall be deemed to have failed to make serious and sustained efforts to reduce the demand for commercial sex acts.
Title
Sex Trafficking Demand Reduction Act
Sponsors
Rep. Randy Hultgren [R-IL] | Rep. Christopher Smith [R-NJ] | Rep. Alexander Mooney [R-WV] | Rep. Robert Pittenger [R-NC] |
Rep. Brett Guthrie [R-KY] | Rep. Tim Walberg [R-MI] | Rep. Carolyn Maloney [D-NY] | Rep. Robert Wittman [R-VA] |
Rep. Vicky Hartzler [R-MO] | Rep. Daniel Donovan [R-NY] | Rep. Randy Weber [R-TX] | Rep. Bill Huizenga [R-MI] |
Rep. Kristi Noem [R-SD] | Rep. Ann Wagner [R-MO] | Rep. Danny Davis [D-IL] | Rep. Jose Serrano [D-NY] |
Rep. Andre Carson [D-IN] | Rep. Darin LaHood [R-IL] | Rep. Gwen Moore [D-WI] | Rep. Henry Johnson [D-GA] |
Rep. Alcee Hastings [D-FL] | Rep. Henry Cuellar [D-TX] | Rep. Mike Bost [R-IL] | Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick [R-PA] |
Rep. Paul Cook [R-CA] | Rep. Brian Mast [R-FL] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2017-02-16 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations. |
2017-01-12 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
2017-01-12 | House | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H402) |
2017-01-12 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Crime prevention
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Foreign aid and international relief
Human trafficking
International affairs
Sanctions
Sex offenses
Travel and tourism
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Foreign aid and international relief
Human trafficking
International affairs
Sanctions
Sex offenses
Travel and tourism
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/466/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr466/BILLS-115hr466ih.pdf |