S. 1862 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2017
S. 1862 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Sep 26, 2017, sponsored by Bob Corker with 4 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
- Sep 26, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 4
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 115-427
What it does
Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2017 This bill modifies the criteria for evaluating whether countries are meeting the minimum standards for combatting human trafficking. The President shall ensure that federal agencies limit grants and contracts to entities that do not engage in various activities related to human trafficking.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Bob Corker (R-TN). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 26, 2017
- Passed the SenateDec 17, 2018
- Passed the HouseDec 21, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentJan 2, 2019
- Became lawJan 9, 2019
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-427. (Jan 9, 2019)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Dec 21, 2018 · Passed370–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization ActHouse · Dec 21, 2018
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- S. 371: Department of State Authorities Act, Fiscal Year 2017, Improvements Act
- H.R. 535: Taiwan Travel Act
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- H.R. 2061: North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017
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