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- H.RES.1379
H.RES.1379: Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to domestic sex trafficking of minors.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
- Introduced May 19, 2010
- Latest Major Action July 26, 2010
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
26 (20 Democrats, 1 Independent, 5 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Urges states to enact laws that address the crime of domestic sex trafficking of minors. Encourages the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish the pilot shelter for juvenile trafficking victims authorized by the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2005. Recognizes: (1) that the demand for commercial sex with minors is central to the problem of domestic sex trafficking and urges the Attorney General to make...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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 Judiciary
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Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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| May 19, 2010 |
Introduced in the House by Ted Poe (R-Texas) |