H.R. 972 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2005
H.R. 972 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Feb 17, 2005, sponsored by Christopher H. Smith with 103 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 17, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 103
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 109-164
What it does
Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2005 - Title I: Combatting International Trafficking in Persons - (Sec. 101) Amends the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (Act) to direct The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Department of State (Department), and the Department of Defense (DOD) to incorporate anti-trafficking and protection measures for vulnerable populations, particu…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Christopher H. Smith (R-NJ). Co-sponsors: 68 Democrats, 34 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 17, 2005
- Passed the HouseDec 14, 2005
- Passed the SenateDec 22, 2005
- Sent to the PresidentJan 3, 2006
- Became lawJan 10, 2006
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-164. (Jan 10, 2006)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Dec 14, 2005 · Passed426–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2005House · Dec 14, 2005
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- H.R. 6060: Department of State Authorities Act of 2006
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Other International Affairs bills in the 109th Congress
- H.R. 1409: Assistance for Orphans and Other Vulnerable Children in Developing Countries Act of 2005
- H.R. 3057: Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006
- S. 1713: Iran Nonproliferation Amendments Act of 2005
- H.R. 1973: Senator Paul Simon Water for the Poor Act of 2005
- S. 1886: Naval Vessels Transfer Act of 2005
- H.R. 4436: To provide certain authorities for the Department of State, and for other purposes.
- S. 1988: A bill to authorize the transfer of items in the War Reserves Stockpile for Allies, Korea.
- H.R. 2017: Torture Victims Relief Reauthorization Act of 2005
- S. 1184: A bill to waive the passport fees for a relative of a deceased member of the Armed Forces…
- H.J.Res. 86: Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of…
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Armed Services Committee
More
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