Countering Human Trafficking Act of 2021
USA117th CongressS-2991| Senate
| Updated: 12/27/2022
Gary C. Peters
Democratic Senator
Michigan
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Countering Human Trafficking Act of 2021 This act provides statutory authority for the Center for Countering Human Trafficking (CCHT) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The CCHT coordinates DHS efforts to combat human trafficking and the importation of goods produced with forced labor. The act requires the CCHT to develop a strategy to improve the systems and processes used throughout DHS to combat human trafficking and the importation of goods produced with forced labor. The act transfers the functions and resources of the Blue Campaign (i.e., the national public awareness effort to combat human trafficking) to the CCHT. DHS may also transfer to the CCHT any other component, directorate, or office of the department related to combating human trafficking.
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Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-73.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 272.
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S2055-2056)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2054-2056)
The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent. (CR S2055)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Star Print ordered on the reported bill.
Received in the House.
Held at the desk.
Latest Companion Bill Action
HR 117-6736Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Mr. Nadler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9823-9826)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2991.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9823-9824)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 117-322.
Crime and Law Enforcement
Computers and information technologyCongressional oversightCrime preventionCrimes against childrenCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCustoms enforcementDepartment of Homeland SecurityExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsGovernment information and archivesHuman rightsHuman traffickingLabor standardsLatin AmericaLaw enforcement administration and fundingMexicoPublic contracts and procurementSex offensesSmuggling and traffickingTrade restrictions
Countering Human Trafficking Act of 2021
USA117th CongressS-2991| Senate
| Updated: 12/27/2022
Countering Human Trafficking Act of 2021 This act provides statutory authority for the Center for Countering Human Trafficking (CCHT) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The CCHT coordinates DHS efforts to combat human trafficking and the importation of goods produced with forced labor. The act requires the CCHT to develop a strategy to improve the systems and processes used throughout DHS to combat human trafficking and the importation of goods produced with forced labor. The act transfers the functions and resources of the Blue Campaign (i.e., the national public awareness effort to combat human trafficking) to the CCHT. DHS may also transfer to the CCHT any other component, directorate, or office of the department related to combating human trafficking.
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Timeline
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-73.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 272.
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S2055-2056)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2054-2056)
The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent. (CR S2055)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Star Print ordered on the reported bill.
Received in the House.
Held at the desk.
Latest Companion Bill Action
HR 117-6736Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Mr. Nadler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9823-9826)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2991.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9823-9824)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 117-322.
Gary C. Peters
Democratic Senator
Michigan
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
Crime and Law Enforcement
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Computers and information technologyCongressional oversightCrime preventionCrimes against childrenCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCustoms enforcementDepartment of Homeland SecurityExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsGovernment information and archivesHuman rightsHuman traffickingLabor standardsLatin AmericaLaw enforcement administration and fundingMexicoPublic contracts and procurementSex offensesSmuggling and traffickingTrade restrictions