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Stop Human Trafficking in School Zones Act

USA118th CongressHR-30| House 
| Updated: 1/30/2023
Sheila Jackson Lee

Sheila Jackson Lee

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (8)
John R. Carter (Republican)Beth Van Duyne (Republican)Al Green (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Byron Donalds (Republican)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)James C. Moylan (Republican)Wesley Hunt (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Stop Human Trafficking in School Zones Act This bill establishes an enhanced penalty—an additional prison term of up to five years—for certain human trafficking offenses and sex offenses involving minors that occur within 1,000 feet of the real property comprising a school, school-sponsored activity, playground, or public housing facility; or within 100 feet of certain other places where children gather (e.g., a youth center or swimming pool). The additional prison term must be served consecutively with the prison term imposed for the underlying offense.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7546
Stop Human Trafficking in School Zones Act
Jan 9, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 9, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 30, 2023
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H507)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7546
    Stop Human Trafficking in School Zones Act


  • January 9, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • January 9, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • January 30, 2023
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H507)

Crime and Law Enforcement

Assault and harassment offensesCrimes against childrenCriminal procedure and sentencingDomestic violence and child abuseEducational facilities and institutionsHuman traffickingPornographyPublic housingSex offensesSmuggling and traffickingSports and recreation facilities

Stop Human Trafficking in School Zones Act

USA118th CongressHR-30| House 
| Updated: 1/30/2023
Stop Human Trafficking in School Zones Act This bill establishes an enhanced penalty—an additional prison term of up to five years—for certain human trafficking offenses and sex offenses involving minors that occur within 1,000 feet of the real property comprising a school, school-sponsored activity, playground, or public housing facility; or within 100 feet of certain other places where children gather (e.g., a youth center or swimming pool). The additional prison term must be served consecutively with the prison term imposed for the underlying offense.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7546
Stop Human Trafficking in School Zones Act
Jan 9, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 9, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 30, 2023
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H507)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7546
    Stop Human Trafficking in School Zones Act


  • January 9, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • January 9, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • January 30, 2023
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H507)
Sheila Jackson Lee

Sheila Jackson Lee

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (8)
John R. Carter (Republican)Beth Van Duyne (Republican)Al Green (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Byron Donalds (Republican)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)James C. Moylan (Republican)Wesley Hunt (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Assault and harassment offensesCrimes against childrenCriminal procedure and sentencingDomestic violence and child abuseEducational facilities and institutionsHuman traffickingPornographyPublic housingSex offensesSmuggling and traffickingSports and recreation facilities