S. 2991 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Countering Human Trafficking Act of 2021
S. 2991 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Oct 18, 2021, sponsored by Gary C. Peters with 3 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
- Oct 18, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 117-322
What it does
Countering Human Trafficking Act of 2021 This act provides statutory authority for the Center for Countering Human Trafficking (CCHT) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The CCHT coordinates DHS efforts to combat human trafficking and the importation of goods produced with forced labor.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Gary C. Peters (D-MI). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 18, 2021
- Passed the SenateApr 6, 2022
- Passed the HouseDec 14, 2022
- Sent to the PresidentDec 23, 2022
- Became lawDec 27, 2022
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-322. (Dec 27, 2022)
More bills from Gary C. Peters in the 117th Congress
- S. 272: Congressional Budget Justification Transparency Act of 2021
- S. 1917: K-12 Cybersecurity Act of 2021
- S. 583: PRICE Act of 2021
- S. 2201: Supply Chain Security Training Act of 2021
- S. 1097: Federal Rotational Cyber Workforce Program Act of 2021
- S. 2520: State and Local Government Cybersecurity Act of 2021
- S. 2293: CREW Act
- S. 442: Bulb Replacement Improving Government with High-efficiency Technology Act
- S. 2551: AI Training Act
- S. 4205: PAW Act
Other Crime and Law Enforcement bills in the 117th Congress
- H.R. 2630: Extending Temporary Emergency Scheduling of Fentanyl Analogues Act
- S. 937: COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act
- H.R. 1652: VOCA Fix to Sustain the Crime Victims Fund Act of 2021
- H.R. 1002: DEBAR Act of 2021
- H.R. 1899: Ensuring Compliance Against Drug Diversion Act of 2021
- S. 921: Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Officers and Employees Protection Act
- S. 1502: COPS Counseling Act
- S. 1511: Protecting America’s First Responders Act of 2021
- S. 854: Methamphetamine Response Act of 2021
- H.R. 55: Emmett Till Antilynching Act
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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