S. 178 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015
S. 178 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Jan 13, 2015, sponsored by John Cornyn with 34 co-sponsors. Congress held 14 roll call votes on it.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 13, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 34
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 114-22
What it does
(Although this measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate, the text was changed by H. Con. Res. 47 which made enrollment corrections, and the summary has been modified as necessary.) Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015 TITLE I--JUSTICE FOR VICTIMS OF TRAFFICKING (Sec.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Cornyn (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 13 Democrats, 21 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 13, 2015
- Passed the SenateApr 22, 2015
- Passed the HouseMay 19, 2015
- Sent to the PresidentMay 21, 2015
- Became lawMay 29, 2015
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-22. (May 29, 2015)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · May 19, 2015 · Passed420–3 - On Passage of the Bill
Senate · Apr 22, 2015 · Bill Passed99–0 - On the Cloture Motion
Senate · Mar 19, 2015 · Cloture Motion Rejected56–42 - On the Cloture Motion
Senate · Mar 19, 2015 · Cloture Motion Rejected56–42 - On the Cloture Motion
Senate · Mar 18, 2015 · Cloture Motion Rejected57–41 - On the Cloture Motion
Senate · Mar 17, 2015 · Cloture Motion Rejected55–43 - On the Cloture Motion
Senate · Mar 17, 2015 · Cloture Motion Rejected55–43
Every roll call vote on this bill
- A bill to provide justice for the victims of trafficking.Senate · Mar 17, 2015
- A bill to provide justice for the victims of trafficking.Senate · Mar 17, 2015
- A bill to provide justice for the victims of trafficking.Senate · Mar 18, 2015
- A bill to provide justice for the victims of trafficking.Senate · Mar 19, 2015
- A bill to provide justice for the victims of trafficking.Senate · Mar 19, 2015
- To improve the bill.Senate · Apr 22, 2015
- To strengthen the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act by incorporating additional bipartisan amendments.Senate · Apr 22, 2015
- To reauthorize the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act, and for other purposes.Senate · Apr 22, 2015
- To reauthorize the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act.Senate · Apr 22, 2015
- To direct the Attorney General to increase the amount provided under certain formula grants to States that…Senate · Apr 22, 2015
- To require the Secretary of Defense to inform the Attorney General of persons required to register as sex…Senate · Apr 22, 2015
- To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a penalty for knowingly selling advertising that offers…Senate · Apr 22, 2015
- A bill to provide justice for the victims of trafficking.Senate · Apr 22, 2015
- Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015House · May 19, 2015
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- S. 2840: Protecting Our Lives by Initiating COPS Expansion Act of 2016
- S. 2040: Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act
- S. 612: WIIN Act
- S. 2577: Justice for All Reauthorization Act of 2016
Other Crime and Law Enforcement bills in the 114th Congress
- S. 665: Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu National Blue Alert Act of 2015
- H.R. 639: Improving Regulatory Transparency for New Medical Therapies Act
- H.R. 515: International Megan's Law to Prevent Child Exploitation and Other Sexual Crimes Through Advanced…
- S. 238: Eric Williams Correctional Officer Protection Act of 2015
- S. 483: Ensuring Patient Access and Effective Drug Enforcement Act of 2016
- S. 1890: Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016
- S. 32: Transnational Drug Trafficking Act of 2015
- S. 125: Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program Reauthorization Act of 2015
- H.R. 2137: Federal Law Enforcement Self-Defense and Protection Act of 2015
- S. 524: Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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