H.R.5970: Shame Act of 2016

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Bill Summary

Shame Act of 2016 This bill amends the federal criminal code to allow courts to order the Department of Justice to publish the name and photograph of persons convicted of certain sex trafficking activities that affect interstate or foreign commerce.

(Source: Library of Congress)

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There is one statement associated with H.R.5970.

Bill Actions

Date Description
Sept. 15, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Sept. 8, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sept. 8, 2016

Introduced in the House by Ted Poe (R-Texas)

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