House Bill 5080
116th Congress(2019-2020)
HOPE for Victims of Human Trafficking Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Nov 14, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5080
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
Help Obtaining Presumption of Exoneration for Victims of Human Trafficking Act or the HOPE for Victims of Human Trafficking Act
This bill establishes a rebuttable presumption that certain offenses were induced by coercion if the defendant establishes that he or she was a victim of human trafficking at the time of the offense.
November 14, 2019
12/18/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
11/14/2019
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
11/14/2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8870)
11/14/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Oct 28, 2022 2:00:31 AM