Human Trafficking

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An Act Targeting Resources to Communities in Need [S.1066] [Community Development ] [Poverty ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Economic Development ] [Agriculture ] [Budget and Spending ] [Human Services ]
Targets funding for designated development programs to counties and census tracts with persistently high poverty rates. Specifically, agencies that administer these programs must direct at least 10% of funding to counties with poverty rates that have equaled or exceeded 20% for at least 30 years. In addition, agencies must allocate, based on a formula, a certain level of funding to census tracts that have sustained poverty rates of 20% or higher for the past five years. This funding model, known as the 10-20-30 proposal, has been applied through (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 04/08/2019

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BLUE GLOBE Act Bolstering Long-Term Understanding and Exploration of the Great Lakes, Oceans, Bays, and Estuaries Act [S.933] [Environmental ] [Water ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Science ] [Education ] [Economic Development ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [International ]
Addresses data collection and monitoring of the Great Lakes, oceans, bays, estuaries, and coasts. Specifically, the bill increases domestic and international coordination to enhance data management and monitoring of the Great Lakes, oceans bays, estuaries, and coasts; creates the Interagency Ocean Exploration Committee to promote the exploration and improved understanding of the oceans; revises the Ocean Policy Committee to the Committee on Ocean Policy; establishes a technology innovation task force to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. Ordered To Be Reported With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute Favorably. on 07/22/2020

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National Law Enforcement Museum Commemorative Coin Act [HB-1865] [Law Enforcement ] [Funding ] [Agriculture ] [Energy ] [Veterans ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Housing ] [Budget and Spending ] [Healthcare ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Education ] [Public Safety ] [Military ]
Provides FY2020 appropriations for several federal departments and agencies. It includes 8 of the 12 regular FY2020 appropriations bills: the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020; the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020; the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020; the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020; the Legislative (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney Became Public Law No: 116-94. (txt | Pdf) on 12/20/2019

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Protecting Children Through Eliminating Visa Loopholes Act [HB-1738] [Immigration ] [Children and Youth ] [Human Rights ]
Requires an alien who seeks to qualify for a nonimmigrant visa as the fiance or spouse of a U.S. citizen to be at least 18 years old, and the sponsoring U.S. citizen must also be at least 18 years old. The bill also establishes that the terms "spouse," "wife," and "husband" shall not apply to any individual less than 18 years old for the purposes of the immigration and nationality laws.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Glenn Grothman Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Citizenship. on 04/12/2019

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Protecting Children Through Eliminating Visa Loopholes Act [S.742] [Immigration ] [Children and Youth ] [Human Rights ]
Requires an alien who seeks to qualify for a nonimmigrant visa as the fiance or spouse of a U.S. citizen to be at least 18 years old, and the sponsoring U.S. citizen must also be at least 18 years old. The bill also establishes that the terms "spouse," "wife," and "husband" shall not apply to any individual less than 18 years old for the purposes of the immigration and nationality laws.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Tom Cotton Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 03/12/2019

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American Dream and Promise Act of 2019 [HB-6] [Immigration ] [Human Rights ] [Law Enforcement ] [National Security ] [Children and Youth ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
Cancels and prohibits removal proceedings against certain aliens and provides such aliens with a path toward permanent resident status. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or the Department of Justice (DOJ) shall cancel removal proceedings against certain aliens who entered the United States as minors and grant such aliens conditional permanent residence status for 10 years. The bill imposes various qualification requirements, such as the alien being continuously physically present in the United States and being enrolled in or having completed (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 112. on 06/10/2019

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Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019 [HB-1585] [Crime ] [Firearms/Gun Control ] [Housing ] [Human Services ] [Public Safety ] [Family-Related Legislation ]
Modifies and reauthorizes through FY2024 programs and activities under the Violence Against Women Act that seek to prevent and respond to domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. Among other things, the bill also authorizes new programs, makes changes to federal firearms laws, and establishes new protections to promote housing stability and economic security for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 66. on 04/10/2019

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Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019 [HB-1585] [Crime ] [Firearms/Gun Control ] [Housing ] [Human Services ] [Public Safety ] [Family-Related Legislation ]
Modifies and reauthorizes through FY2024 programs and activities under the Violence Against Women Act that seek to prevent and respond to domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. Among other things, the bill also authorizes new programs, makes changes to federal firearms laws, and establishes new protections to promote housing stability and economic security for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 66. on 04/10/2019

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Southeast Asia Strategy Act [HB-1632] [International ] [Human Rights ] [Climate Change ] [Economic Development ]
Directs the Department of State to submit to Congress a strategy for engagement with Southeast Asia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The strategy shall include various elements including (1) an identification of enduring U.S. interests in the region and efforts to bolster ASEAN's effectiveness; (2) a list of ongoing and planned initiatives to strengthen U.S. relationships in the region, including efforts to promote inclusive economic growth and to combat climate change; and (3) a summary of ongoing efforts to promote human (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Yoho Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 09/25/2019

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Child Trafficking Victims Protection and Welfare Act of 2019 [S.661] [Human Rights ] [Human Services ] [Immigration ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ] [Children and Youth ]
Directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in consultation with experts in child development and welfare and pediatric medicine, to develop guidelines for the treatment of children (under age 18 with no permanent immigration status) in the custody of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). DHS must provide resources and trained staff to address the needs of such children, including child welfare professionals, at each port of entry and Border Patrol station. The bill imposes various duties on such child welfare professionals, including (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 03/05/2019

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Otto Warmbier Banking Restrictions Involving North Korea Act of 2019 [S.667] [International ] [Human Rights ] [Finance ] [National Security ] [Human Services ] [Law Enforcement ] [Crime ]
Expands sanctions and reporting requirements related to North Korea and revises provisions related to combating human trafficking. The Department of the Treasury shall impose asset-related sanctions on persons that knowingly provide significant financial services to any person that is subject to various sanctions, including those covered in any United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolution. The President may impose sanctions on persons that take certain actions related to North Korea, including knowingly (1) engaging in transactions in goods (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Rob Portman Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 03/05/2019

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BE SAFE Act Border Enforcement, Security, And Funding Enhancement Act [S.643] [Immigration ] [Funding ] [Budget and Spending ] [Law Enforcement ] [National Security ]
Requires each alien granted lawful permanent residence to pay a $2,500 fee before receiving a Permanent Resident Card (commonly referred to as the "Green Card"), in addition to any other required fees. The collected funds shall go into the newly established Border Security Enhancement Fund, and may be used to enforce immigration laws and improve immigration-related processes, including (1) constructing border barriers, (2) carrying out enforcement and removal operations, (3) improving infrastructure at border crossings, and (4) verifying the status (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Rand Paul Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 03/04/2019

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To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for priority for making payments for lodging expenses for Federal employees that are booked in places with policies to protect individuals from severe forms of human trafficking, and for other purposes. [HB-1427] [Human Rights ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Law Enforcement ] [Tourism ] [Crime ]
Requires each federal agency, for the purposes of booking and making payments for traveling employees' lodging expenses, to give priority to preferred places of accommodation. To be considered a preferred place of accommodation, a hotel, motel, or other place of public accommodation must have certain measures in place, including (1) a zero-tolerance policy regarding severe forms of trafficking in persons, (2) procedures for employees to identify and report such exploitation to appropriate law enforcement authorities and to hotel management, and (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Karen Bass Introduced In House on 02/28/2019

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Singh's Law [S.599] [Immigration ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Public Safety ]
Establishes that aliens associated with a criminal gang shall be inadmissible into the United States and deported if already in the country. Such aliens are (1) subject to mandatory detention, (2) barred from receiving asylum, (3) ineligible for temporary protected status, and (4) barred from receiving special immigrant juvenile status. An alien associated with a criminal gang is one who (1) has been a member of a criminal gang or has participated in a gang's activities, knowing or having reason to know that such activities will promote or support (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 02/28/2019

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CONFRONT Act Criminal Organizations’ Narcotics, Finances, Resources, Operations, and Networks Targeting Act [HB-1387] [Crime ] [Finance ] [National Security ]
Directs the Department of the Treasury, in consultation with various U.S. agencies and departments, to develop a national strategy to combat the financial networks of transnational organized criminals.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Josh Gottheimer Introduced In House on 02/27/2019

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REUNITE Act Reunite Every Unaccompanied Newborn Infant, Toddler and other children Expeditiously Act [S.557] [Immigration ] [Human Rights ] [Human Services ] [Children and Youth ] [Law Enforcement ] [National Security ] [Family-Related Legislation ]
Directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to reunite children and their parents or legal guardians who were apprehended for illegal entry into the United States. DHS and HHS shall develop procedures and programs, including procedures to (1) identify separated family members, (2) allow apprehended parents or legal guardians to have frequent no-cost contact with their separated children, and (3) coordinate with foreign consulates to locate apprehended individuals. DHS and HHS shall ensure (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 02/26/2019

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Vietnam Human Rights Act [HB-1383] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
Amends various reporting requirements related to foreign assistance and human rights. It also authorizes various aid programs related to Vietnam. In its annual reports to Congress on human rights in foreign countries and U.S. security assistance programs, the Department of State shall include assessments of online freedom of expression in each country, including efforts by governments to censor information, punish individuals for their speech, and monitor communications. The State Department's annual report on human rights in Vietnam shall include (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Introduced In House on 02/26/2019

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To establish a nonpartisan commission on immigration reform and border security. [HB-1283] [Immigration ] [National Security ] [Crime ] [Human Rights ] [Law Enforcement ]
Establishes the Nonpartisan Commission on Immigration Reform and Border Security. The commission shall assess and report to Congress on U.S. border security and the immigration system in general. The bill directs the commission to consider certain topics, including (1) vulnerabilities in border screening and surveillance; (2) cross-border criminal activity; (3) protocols pertaining to migrant families, asylum seekers, and refugees; (4) the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program; and (5) naturalization.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Tim Ryan Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Citizenship. on 03/25/2019

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Affirming that the Government of Cuba's foreign medical missions constitute human trafficking. [HR-136] [Human Rights ] [Healthcare ] [International ] [Law Enforcement ] [Crime ]
This resolution expresses the House of Representatives's sense that Cuba is engaging in state-sponsored human trafficking through Mais Medicos, a Brazilian government program that brings doctors from other countries, including Cuba, to serve in Brazil. The resolution also urges the Department of State to downgrade Cuba to Tier 3 in its annual Trafficking in Persons report and to reestablish the Cuban Medical Professionals Parole program, which allowed certain Cuban medical personnel in countries other than Cuba to apply for parole to enter the United (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz Introduced In House on 02/14/2019

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A resolution supporting the observation of National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month during the period beginning on January 1, 2019, and ending on February 1, 2019, to raise awareness of, and opposition to, human trafficking and modern slavery. [SR-36] [Human Rights ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ]
This resolution expresses support for observing National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month during the period of January 1-February 1, 2019.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley Senate Committee On The Judiciary Discharged By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S1282) on 02/12/2019

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