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To amend the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 to include sex trafficking victims in the transitional housing assistance grant program, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-3942| House 
| Updated: 10/16/2017
Vicky Hartzler

Vicky Hartzler

Republican Representative

Missouri

Cosponsors (18)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Mia B. Love (Republican)Robert Pittenger (Republican)F. James Sensenbrenner (Republican)Erik Paulsen (Republican)Randy Hultgren (Republican)Kristi L. Noem (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Madeleine Z. Bordallo (Democratic)Edward R. Royce (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Mike Bishop (Republican)Bill Flores (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Susan W. Brooks (Republican)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Financial Services Committee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Housing for Survivors of Sex Trafficking Act This bill amends the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 to include sex trafficking victims as eligible participants in the transitional housing assistance grant program. The bill permits a grant recipient to condition the receipt of benefits or the provision of housing on a program participant's involvement in certain activities, including confidential counseling and evaluations, as necessary to ensure the accurate placement of the victim in the program.
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Timeline
Oct 4, 2017
Introduced in House
Oct 4, 2017
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, 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.
Oct 16, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
  • October 4, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • October 4, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, 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.


  • October 16, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

Housing and Community Development

Related Bills

  • HR 115-3863: To amend the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 to include sex trafficking victims in the transitional housing assistance grant program, and for other purposes.
Crimes against womenCrime victimsHousing and community development fundingHuman traffickingSex offenses

To amend the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 to include sex trafficking victims in the transitional housing assistance grant program, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-3942| House 
| Updated: 10/16/2017
Housing for Survivors of Sex Trafficking Act This bill amends the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 to include sex trafficking victims as eligible participants in the transitional housing assistance grant program. The bill permits a grant recipient to condition the receipt of benefits or the provision of housing on a program participant's involvement in certain activities, including confidential counseling and evaluations, as necessary to ensure the accurate placement of the victim in the program.
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Timeline
Oct 4, 2017
Introduced in House
Oct 4, 2017
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, 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.
Oct 16, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
  • October 4, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • October 4, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, 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.


  • October 16, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Vicky Hartzler

Vicky Hartzler

Republican Representative

Missouri

Cosponsors (18)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Mia B. Love (Republican)Robert Pittenger (Republican)F. James Sensenbrenner (Republican)Erik Paulsen (Republican)Randy Hultgren (Republican)Kristi L. Noem (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Madeleine Z. Bordallo (Democratic)Edward R. Royce (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Mike Bishop (Republican)Bill Flores (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Susan W. Brooks (Republican)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Financial Services Committee, Judiciary Committee

Housing and Community Development

Related Bills

  • HR 115-3863: To amend the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 to include sex trafficking victims in the transitional housing assistance grant program, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Crimes against womenCrime victimsHousing and community development fundingHuman traffickingSex offenses