House Bill 509
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Human Trafficking Accountability Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 11, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
509
Congress
116
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Human Trafficking Accountability Act
This bill directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to designate
- at least one Human Trafficking Coordinator in each federal judicial district to implement the National Strategy for Combatting Human Trafficking and to prosecute cases, conduct outreach, and enforce laws related to human trafficking; and
- a National Human Trafficking Coordinator within DOJ to coordinate, promote, and support DOJ's work related to human trafficking.
January 11, 2019
02/25/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
01/11/2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
01/11/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 2:02:55 PM