S. 2974 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
A bill to ensure funding for the National Human Trafficking Hotline, and for other purposes.
S. 2974 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on May 23, 2016, sponsored by Amy Klobuchar with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- May 23, 2016
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 114-271
What it does
(Sec. 1) This bill amends the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000 to eliminate the provision that specifies that Department of Health and Human Services national human trafficking hotline grants be funded by amounts made available to the Department of Justice for trafficking victim services grants.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Amy Klobuchar (D-MN). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 23, 2016
- Passed the SenateNov 28, 2016
- Passed the HouseDec 8, 2016
- Sent to the PresidentDec 12, 2016
- Became lawDec 14, 2016
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-271. (Dec 14, 2016)
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- S. 665: Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu National Blue Alert Act of 2015
- S. 178: Justice for Victims of Trafficking 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
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