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H.R. 2012 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006

End Demand for Sex Trafficking Act of 2005

H.R. 2012 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Apr 28, 2005, sponsored by Deborah Pryce with 62 co-sponsors.

During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Apr 28, 2005
Co-sponsors
62
Policy area
Crime and Law Enforcement

What it does

End Demand for Sex Trafficking Act of 2005 - Authorizes the Attorney General to award grants to states and political subdivisions to: (1) establish model law enforcement programs that promote the effective prosecution of persons who solicit an unlawful commercial sex act, persons who purvey others to engage in such an act, and sex traffickers; and (2) assist victims of such an act.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Deborah Pryce (R-OH). Co-sponsors: 17 Democrats, 45 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedApr 28, 2005
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (Jun 6, 2005)

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Committees

  • Judiciary Committee

More

From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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