H.R. 2620 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2003
H.R. 2620 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Jun 26, 2003, sponsored by Christopher H. Smith with 15 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jun 26, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 15
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 108-193
What it does
Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2003 - (Sec. 3) Amends the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (TVPA) to direct the President to establish programs of border interdiction outside the United States by providing grants to foreign nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) that provide for transit shelters operating at key border crossings, and help train survivors of trafficking in persons to educate and t…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Christopher H. Smith (R-NJ). Co-sponsors: 10 Democrats, 5 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 26, 2003
- Passed the HouseNov 5, 2003
- Passed the SenateDec 9, 2003
- Sent to the PresidentDec 12, 2003
- Became lawDec 19, 2003
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-193. (Dec 19, 2003)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Nov 5, 2003 · Passed422–1
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2003House · Nov 5, 2003
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- H.R. 1813: Torture Victims Relief Reauthorization Act of 2003
- H.R. 2297: Veterans Benefits Act of 2003
- H.R. 100: Servicemembers Civil Relief Act
- H.R. 854: Belarus Democracy Act of 2004
- H.R. 4175: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2004
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- H.R. 3818: Microenterprise Results and Accountability Act of 2004
Other International Affairs bills in the 108th Congress
- H.R. 1584: Clean Diamond Trade Act
- H.R. 1298: United States Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act of 2003
- S. 243: A bill concerning participation of Taiwan in the World Health Organization.
- H.R. 192: To amend the Microenterprise for Self-Reliance Act of 2000 and the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961…
- H.R. 2330: Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003
- S. 1824: Overseas Private Investment Corporation Amendments Act of 2003
- H.R. 1828: Syria Accountability and Lebanese Sovereignty Restoration Act of 2003
- H.R. 1813: Torture Victims Relief Reauthorization Act of 2003
- H.J.Res. 63: Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2003
- H.R. 2264: Congo Basin Forest Partnership Act of 2004
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Foreign Affairs Committee
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