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S.2991

S.2991: Countering Human Trafficking Act of 2021

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About This Bill

Introduced Oct. 18, 2021
Latest Major Action Dec. 27, 2022

Bill Sponsor

Gary Peters (D-Mich.)

Bill Cosponsors

3 (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Bill Versions

Engrossed in Senate - April 6, 2022
Reported to Senate - Feb. 14, 2022
Introduced in Senate - Oct. 18, 2021

Bill Summary

Countering Human Trafficking Act of 2021 This bill provides statutory authority for the Center for Countering Human Trafficking (CCHT) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The CCHT coordinates DHS efforts to combat human trafficking and the importation of goods produced with forced labor. The bill requires the CCHT to develop a strategy to improve the systems and processes used throughout DHS to combat human trafficking and the...

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
Dec. 23, 2022	Presented to President.
Dec. 14, 2022	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Dec. 14, 2022	Considered under suspension of the rules.
Dec. 14, 2022	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec. 14, 2022	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2991.
Dec. 14, 2022	Mr. Nadler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Dec. 14, 2022	Voice Vote in the House On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9823-9824)
Dec. 14, 2022	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9823-9826)
April 7, 2022	Held at the desk.
April 7, 2022	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
April 7, 2022	Received in the House.
April 7, 2022	Star Print ordered on the reported bill.
April 6, 2022	Passed the Senate Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
April 6, 2022	The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
April 6, 2022	Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
April 6, 2022	Passed the Senate Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S2055-2056)
April 6, 2022	The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent. (CR S2055)
April 6, 2022	Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2054-2056)
Feb. 14, 2022	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 272.
Feb. 14, 2022	Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-73.
Nov. 3, 2021	Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Oct. 18, 2021	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Oct. 18, 2021	Introduced in the Senate by Gary Peters (D-Mich.)

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