S. 1311 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Abolish Human Trafficking Act of 2017
S. 1311 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Jun 7, 2017, sponsored by John Cornyn with 31 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jun 7, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 31
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 115-392
What it does
Abolish Human Trafficking Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill expresses the sense of Congress that the Domestic Trafficking Victims' Fund is intended to supplement—not supplant—any other funding for domestic trafficking victims and has achieved that objective. It reauthorizes the Domestic Trafficking Victims' Fund through FY2023.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Cornyn (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 14 Democrats, 17 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 7, 2017
- Passed the SenateSep 11, 2017
- Passed the HouseSep 28, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentDec 20, 2018
- Became lawDec 21, 2018
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-392. (Dec 21, 2018)
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- H.R. 2228: Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017
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Committees
- Homeland Security Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Foreign Affairs Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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