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S.CON.RES.29: A concurrent resolution 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
- Introduced Nov. 21, 2013
- Latest Major Action Nov. 21, 2013
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
8 (4 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expressing 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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Nov. 21, 2013 |
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8467)
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Nov. 21, 2013 |
Introduced in the Senate by Orrin G. Hatch (R-Utah) |