House Bill 233
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Exposing the Financing of Human Trafficking Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 6, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
233
Congress
117
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Exposing the Financing of Human Trafficking Act
This bill modifies the minimum standard for foreign government action toward the elimination of human trafficking. Specifically, an assessment of whether a government has made serious and sustained efforts to eliminate severe forms of trafficking must include consideration as to whether the government vigorously investigates, seeks to prevent, and prosecutes financial crimes associated with this trafficking.
January 6, 2021
04/02/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Global Human Rights.
01/06/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
01/06/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:43:39 PM