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- H.CON.RES.66
H.CON.RES.66: Expressing the sense of the Congress that children trafficked in the United States be treated as victims of crime, and not as perpetrators.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
- Introduced Nov. 21, 2013
- Latest Major Action Jan. 9, 2014
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
19 (7 Democrats, 12 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) law enforcement, judges, child welfare agencies, and the public should treat children being trafficked for sex as victims of child abuse; (2) every effort should be made to arrest and hold accountable both traffickers and buyers of children for sex, in accordance with federal laws to protect victims of trafficking and state child protection laws; (3) the child welfare system requires reform to better...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Jan. 9, 2014 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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| Nov. 21, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Nov. 21, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Dave Reichert (R-Wash.) |