H.R. 2149 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Exposing the Financing of Human Trafficking Act
H.R. 2149 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Apr 9, 2019, sponsored by Bryan Steil with 50 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 9, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 50
- Policy area
- International Affairs
What it does
Exposing the Financing of Human Trafficking Act This bill modifies the minimum standard for foreign government action toward the elimination of human trafficking. Specifically, an assessment of whether a government has made serious and sustained efforts to eliminate severe forms of trafficking shall include consideration as to whether the government vigorously investigates, seeks to prevent, and prosecutes financial crimes ass…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Bryan Steil (R-WI). Co-sponsors: 18 Democrats, 32 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 9, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations. (Apr 26, 2019)
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