Countering Human Trafficking Act of 2021 became law 435 days after introduction, with cosponsors from both parties
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Countering Human Trafficking Act of 2021 This act provides statutory authority for the Center for Countering Human Trafficking (CCHT) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The CCHT coordinates DHS efforts to combat human trafficking and the importation of goods produced with forced labor. The act requires the CCHT to develop a strategy to improve the systems and processes used throughout DHS to combat human trafficking and the importation of goods produced with forced labor. The act transfers the functions and resources of the Blue Campaign (i.e., the national public awareness effort to combat human trafficking) to the CCHT. DHS may also transfer to the CCHT any other component, directorate, or office of the department related to combating human trafficking.
- Committees
- Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement: 118 of 4,553 bills became law, 113th–118th (2.6%)
- Sponsor
- 49 of 496 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 5, from enrolled bill to public law · 1,518 words
- Subjects
- Computers and information technologyCongressional oversightCrime preventionCrime victimsCrimes against childrenCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation +15 more
- Latest action
- Dec 27, 2022: Became Public Law No: 117-322.
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
Each bill appears once, under its strongest link. 1 in all.
Related, per CRS or House · 1
- 117th H.R. 6736 Countering Human Trafficking Act of 2022 R · Introduced