Session 117

S 2991

Countering Human Trafficking Act of 2021

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Session 117

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Session 117

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Bill overview

The Countering Human Trafficking Act of 2021 establishes a new Center for Countering Human Trafficking (CCHT) within the Department of Homeland Security. This center will coordinate DHS efforts to combat human trafficking, protect victims, and prevent future cases. The CCHT will focus on investigations, victim support, awareness campaigns, and improving procurement practices to ensure the supply chain is free from forced labor. It also directs the DHS to modernize its systems and processes to better address this issue.

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Legislative history

2021-10-18Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

2021-10-18

Introduced in Senate

2021-11-03Senate

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

2022-02-14Senate

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 272.

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12/14/2022HouseVoice vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9823-9824)
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12/14/2022Voice vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
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4/6/2022SenateUnanimous consent
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S2055-2056)
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4/6/2022Unanimous consent
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Passage without roll call

12/14/2022HouseVoice vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9823-9824)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
12/14/2022Voice vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
4/6/2022SenateUnanimous consent
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S2055-2056)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.

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S 2991

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