US SB1848 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on September 19 2017 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2017-09-19 - Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 225.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2017 This bill amends the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 to modify: (1) the criteria for determining whether countries are meeting the minimum standards for the elimination of human trafficking, and (2) actions to be taken against countries that fail to meet such standards. The U.S. Agency for International Development shall incorporate child protection and anti-trafficking strategies into the development strategy for each country on the special watch list. The bill sets forth child soldier protection provisions. The U.S. Executive Director of each multilateral development bank shall initiate discussions to develop anti-human trafficking provisions in project development, procurement, and evaluation policies.

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Title

Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2017

Sponsors

Sen. Bob Corker [R-TN]

History

DateChamberAction
2017-09-19SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 225.
2017-09-19SenateCommittee on Foreign Relations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Corker. Without written report.

Same As/Similar To

SB1862 (Related) 2019-01-02 - Presented to President.

Subjects

Child safety and welfare
Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Crime prevention
Crime victims
Crimes against children
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Evidence and witnesses
Foreign aid and international relief
Foreign loans and debt
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government information and archives
Human rights
Human trafficking
Immigration status and procedures
International affairs
International organizations and cooperation
Labor standards
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military education and training
Military personnel and dependents
Multilateral development programs
Organized crime
Public-private cooperation
Sex offenses
Youth employment and child labor

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