H.R. 5080 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
HOPE for Victims of Human Trafficking Act
H.R. 5080 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Nov 14, 2019, sponsored by Ross Spano with 14 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
- Nov 14, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 14
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Help Obtaining Presumption of Exoneration for Victims of Human Trafficking Act or the HOPE for Victims of Human Trafficking Act This bill establishes a rebuttable presumption that certain offenses were induced by coercion if the defendant establishes that he or she was a victim of human trafficking at the time of the offense.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ross Spano (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 6 Democrats, 8 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedNov 14, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (Dec 18, 2019)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Foreign Affairs Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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