H.R. 2200 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2018
H.R. 2200 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Apr 27, 2017, sponsored by Christopher H. Smith with 29 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Apr 27, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 29
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 115-425
What it does
Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2018 This bill establishes programs to combat human trafficking, forced labor, and the use of child soldiers. It also modifies existing programs to address such issues.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Christopher H. Smith (R-NJ). Co-sponsors: 16 Democrats, 13 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 27, 2017
- Passed the HouseJul 12, 2017
- Passed the SenateDec 17, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentDec 27, 2018
- Became lawJan 8, 2019
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-425. (Jan 8, 2019)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment
House · Dec 21, 2018 · Passed368–7
Every roll call vote on this bill
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- H.R. 3364: Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act
- S. 1141: Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017
- S. 371: Department of State Authorities Act, Fiscal Year 2017, Improvements Act
- H.R. 535: Taiwan Travel Act
- H.R. 3445: AGOA and MCA Modernization Act
- S. 447: Justice for Uncompensated Survivors Today (JUST) Act of 2017
- H.R. 2061: North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017
- S. 2779: Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Amendment Act of 2018
- H.R. 2259: Sam Farr and Nick Castle Peace Corps Reform Act of 2018
Committees
- Foreign Relations Committee
- Judiciary Committee
- Foreign Affairs Committee
More
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