H.R. 7311 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008
H.R. 7311 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Dec 9, 2008, sponsored by Howard L. Berman with 6 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Dec 9, 2008
- Co-sponsors
- 6
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 110-457
What it does
William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 - Title I: Combating International Trafficking in Persons - (Sec. 101) Amends the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (TVPA) to include the Secretary of Education on the Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking. (Sec.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Howard L. Berman (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 9, 2008
- Passed the HouseDec 10, 2008
- Passed the SenateDec 10, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentDec 12, 2008
- Became lawDec 23, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-457. (Dec 23, 2008)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Foreign Affairs Committee
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