Countering Human Trafficking Act of 2022
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (1 Nov 2022): Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
What this bill does
The Countering Human Trafficking Act of 2022 would formally establish the Center for Countering Human Trafficking (CCHT) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This center would coordinate the department's efforts to combat human trafficking and the importation of goods made with forced labor. The bill also requires the CCHT to develop a strategy to improve how DHS handles these issues and would transfer the Blue Campaign, a national public awareness initiative, and its resources to the CCHT.
This legislation affects DHS operations and personnel, specifically those involved in combating human trafficking and forced labor. It also mandates a minimum of 45 employees for the CCHT to ensure continuity and expertise, including special agents, criminal analysts, and those focused on victim protection and public awareness. The bill aims to enhance interagency coordination and victim-centered approaches within DHS.
As of its introduction on February 15, 2022, H.R. 6736 is in its initial legislative stage. It has been referred to multiple House committees for consideration: the Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee on Homeland Security, and the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill must progress through these committees, potentially be amended, and be approved by the House before it could be sent to the Senate for consideration.
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Official summary
Countering Human Trafficking Act of 2022
This bill 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 bill 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 bill 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.
Timeline
1 Nov 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 6736 do?
- The Countering Human Trafficking Act of 2022 would formally establish the Center for Countering Human Trafficking (CCHT) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This center would coordinate the department's efforts to combat human trafficking and the importation of goods made with forced labor. The bill also requires the CCHT to develop a strategy to improve how DHS handles these issues and would transfer the Blue Campaign, a national public awareness initiative, and its resources to the CCHT. This legislation affects DHS operations and personnel, specifically those involved in combating human trafficking and forced labor. It also mandates a minimum of 45 employees for the CCHT to ensure continuity and expertise, including special agents, criminal analysts, and those focused on victim protection and public awareness. The bill aims to enhance interagency coordination and victim-centered approaches within DHS. As of its introduction on February 15, 2022, H.R. 6736 is in its initial legislative stage. It has been referred to multiple House committees for consideration: the Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee on Homeland Security, and the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill must progress through these committees, potentially be amended, and be approved by the House before it could be sent to the Senate for consideration.
- Has H.R. 6736 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 6736. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 6736?
- H.R. 6736 was sponsored by Rep. Katko, John [R-NY-24] (R-NY), with 19 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 6736?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (1 Nov 2022).
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