HR 7546
Stop Human Trafficking in School Zones Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the Stop Human Trafficking in School Zones Act, aims to strengthen penalties for human trafficking offenses. Specifically, it increases the potential prison sentence for traffickers who commit these crimes in school zones or within 1,000 feet of school-related activities to an additional five years, on top of existing penalties. The bill highlights the vulnerability of students to trafficking and the importance of schools in identifying and preventing such exploitation. It recognizes that traffickers frequently target young people in locations like schools and school events.
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Sheila Jackson Lee
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