H.R. 7181 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Human Trafficking Prevention Act of 2022
H.R. 7181 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Mar 21, 2022, sponsored by Hakeem S. Jeffries with 15 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 21, 2022
- Co-sponsors
- 15
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
- Public law
- Public Law 117-301
What it does
Human Trafficking Prevention Act of 2022 This act requires the posting of contact information of the national human trafficking hotline in specific places. Specifically, the information must be posted in a visible place in all federal buildings; in the restrooms of each U.S. aircraft, airport, over-the-road bus, bus station, passenger train, and passenger railroad station; and at each port of entry.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Hakeem S. Jeffries (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 6 Democrats, 9 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 21, 2022
- Passed the HouseSep 19, 2022
- Passed the SenateDec 15, 2022
- Sent to the PresidentDec 23, 2022
- Became lawDec 27, 2022
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-301. (Dec 27, 2022)
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- H.R. 468: Expedited Delivery of Airport Infrastructure Act of 2021
- S. 516: Advanced Air Mobility Coordination and Leadership Act
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- H.R. 1082: Sami's Law
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Committees
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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