US SB1862 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Enrolled on January 2 2019 - 75% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2019-01-02 - Presented to President.
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]

Summary

Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2017 This bill amends the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 to modify: (1) the criteria for determining whether countries are meeting the minimum standards for the elimination of human trafficking, and (2) actions to be taken against countries that fail to meet such standards. The U.S. Agency for International Development shall incorporate child protection and anti-trafficking strategies into the development strategy for each country on the special watch list. The bill sets forth child soldier protection provisions. The U.S. Executive Director of each multilateral development bank shall initiate discussions to develop anti-human trafficking provisions in project development, procurement, and evaluation policies.

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Title

Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2017

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2018-12-21 - House - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill RC# 491 (Y: 370 N: 0 NV: 62 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2019-01-02HousePresented to President.
2018-12-21HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2018-12-21HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 370 - 0 (Roll no. 491). (text: CR H10548-10549)
2018-12-21HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10576)
2018-12-21HouseAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
2018-12-21HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1862.
2018-12-21HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10548-10550)
2018-12-21HouseMr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
2018-12-19HouseHeld at the desk.
2018-12-19HouseReceived in the House.
2018-12-18SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
2018-12-17SenatePassed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text: CR S7630-7631)
2018-12-17SenateThe committee substitute as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent.
2018-12-17SenateS.Amdt.4106 Amendment SA 4106 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
2018-12-17SenateS.Amdt.4106 Amendment SA 4106 proposed by Senator McConnell for Senator Menendez. (consideration: CR S7629-7630; text: CR S7629-7630) Of a perfecting nature.
2018-12-17SenateMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7628-7631; text as reported in Senate: CR S7628-7629)
2018-10-05SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 623.
2018-10-05SenateCommittee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
2018-09-26SenateCommittee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
2017-09-26SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Same As/Similar To

SB1848 (Related) 2017-09-19 - Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 225.

Subjects

Child safety and welfare
Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Crime prevention
Crime victims
Crimes against children
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Evidence and witnesses
Foreign aid and international relief
Foreign loans and debt
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government information and archives
Human rights
Human trafficking
Immigration status and procedures
International affairs
International organizations and cooperation
Labor standards
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military education and training
Military personnel and dependents
Multilateral development programs
Organized crime
Public-private cooperation
Sex offenses
Youth employment and child labor

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