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- H.R.1356
H.R.1356: Freedom From Sexual Trafficking Act of 1999
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 106th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced March 25, 1999
- Latest Major Action Sept. 24, 1999
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
41 (17 Democrats, 25 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Freedom From Sexual Trafficking Act of 1999 - Declares that the purpose of this Act is to eliminate international sexual trafficking in which women and children are brought across international boundaries by means of force or fraud for purposes of forced prostitution, sexual slavery, and similar practices. (Sec. 4) Sets forth minimum international standards for the elimination of sexual trafficking. (Sec. 5) Establishes in the Office of the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Banking and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House International Relations
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Referred to House Judiciary
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Referred to House Banking and Financial Services
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
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| March 25, 1999 |
Introduced in the House by Christopher H. Smith (R-N.J.) |