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- H.R.53
H.R.53: CATCH Traffickers Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 3, 2017
- Latest Major Action Jan. 12, 2017
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 3, 2017
Bill Summary
Coordinated Assistance To Catch Human Traffickers Act of 2017 or the CATCH Traffickers Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to establish and maintain a national database for human trafficking investigations. It requires a federal, state, or local law enforcement agency that conducts a human trafficking investigation to enter information into the database. The Department of Justice must reduce by 20% the allocation...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jan. 12, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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| Jan. 3, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Jan. 3, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) |