Countering Human Trafficking Act of 2021

Bill: 117-s-2991
Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
Introduced: 2021-10-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Computers and information technology
Congressional oversight
Crime prevention
Crime victims
Crimes against children
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Customs enforcement
Department of Homeland Security
Executive agency funding and structure
Federal officials
Government information and archives
Human rights
Human trafficking
Labor standards
Latin America
Law enforcement administration and funding
Mexico
Public contracts and procurement
Sex offenses
Smuggling and trafficking
Trade restrictions

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-18
text: 

Countering Human Trafficking Act of 2021

 
This bill 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.
 
The bill also requires the CCHT to develop a strategy to improve the systems and processes used throughout DHS to combat human trafficking and the importation of goods produced with forced labor. 

action_date: 2022-02-14
text: 

Countering Human Trafficking Act of 2021

 
This bill 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.
 
The bill requires the CCHT to develop a strategy to improve the systems and processes used throughout DHS to combat human trafficking and the importation of goods produced with forced labor.
 
The bill transfers the functions and resources of the Blue Campaign (i.e., the national public awareness effort to combat human trafficking) to the CCHT. DHS may also transfer to the CCHT any other component, directorate, or office of the department related to combating human trafficking.

action_date: 2022-04-06
text: 

Countering Human Trafficking Act of 2021

 
This bill 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.
 
The bill requires the CCHT to develop a strategy to improve the systems and processes used throughout DHS to combat human trafficking and the importation of goods produced with forced labor.
 
The bill transfers the functions and resources of the Blue Campaign (i.e., the national public awareness effort to combat human trafficking) to the CCHT. DHS may also transfer to the CCHT any other component, directorate, or office of the department related to combating human trafficking.

action_date: 2022-12-14
text: 

Countering Human Trafficking Act of 2021

 
This bill 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.
 
The bill requires the CCHT to develop a strategy to improve the systems and processes used throughout DHS to combat human trafficking and the importation of goods produced with forced labor.
 
The bill transfers the functions and resources of the Blue Campaign (i.e., the national public awareness effort to combat human trafficking) to the CCHT. DHS may also transfer to the CCHT any other component, directorate, or office of the department related to combating human trafficking.

action_date: 2022-12-27
text: 

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.
 
The act requires the CCHT to develop a strategy to improve the systems and processes used throughout DHS to combat human trafficking and the importation of goods produced with forced labor.
 
The act transfers the functions and resources of the Blue Campaign (i.e., the national public awareness effort to combat human trafficking) to the CCHT. DHS may also transfer to the CCHT any other component, directorate, or office of the department related to combating human trafficking.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-27
text: Became Public Law No: 117-322.
action_date: 2022-12-27
text: Became Public Law No: 117-322.
action_date: 2022-12-27
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2022-12-27
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2022-12-23
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2022-12-23
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2022-12-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2022-12-14
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9823-9824)
action_date: 2022-12-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
action_date: 2022-12-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2991.
action_date: 2022-12-14
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9823-9826)
action_date: 2022-12-14
text: Mr. Nadler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2022-04-07
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2022-04-07
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2022-04-07
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2022-04-07
text: Star Print ordered on the reported bill.
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S2055-2056)
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent. (CR S2055)
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2054-2056)
action_date: 2022-02-14
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 272.
action_date: 2022-02-14
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-73.
action_date: 2022-02-14
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-73.
action_date: 2021-11-03
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
action_date: 2021-10-18
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2021-10-18
text: Introduced in Senate

Enacted as: number: 117-322