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H.R. 3530 (113th)

Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2014

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Introduced

19 November 2013

Last action

21 May 2014 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate.

Sponsors

Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Nolan, Richard M. [D-MN-8], Rep. Miller, Candice S. [R-MI-10], Rep. Granger, Kay [R-TX-12], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Michael G. [R-PA-8], Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [R-TX-4], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Paulsen, Erik [R-MN-3], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2], Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21], Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29], Rep. Davis, Rodney [R-IL-13], Rep. Johnson, Bill [R-OH-6], Rep. Schock, Aaron [R-IL-18], Rep. Farenthold, Blake [R-TX-27], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2], Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-15], Rep. Olson, Pete [R-TX-22], Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1], Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22], Rep. Labrador, Raul R. [R-ID-1], Rep. Roskam, Peter J. [R-IL-6], Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-17], Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37], Rep. Murphy, Patrick [D-FL-18], Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10], Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1], Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1], Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8], Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14], Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1], Rep. Pittenger, Robert [R-NC-9], Rep. Fleming, John [R-LA-4], Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8], Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26], Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-4], Rep. Brady, Kevin [R-TX-8], Rep. Flores, Bill [R-TX-17], Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8], Rep. Fincher, Stephen Lee [R-TN-8], Rep. Ribble, Reid J. [R-WI-8], Rep. Rokita, Todd [R-IN-4], Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3], Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT], Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY]

Subjects

Immigration

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Summary

Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2013 - Amends the federal criminal code to impose an additional penalty of $5,000 on any person or entity convicted of crimes relating to: (1) peonage, slavery, and trafficking in persons; (2) sexual abuse; (3) sexual exploitation and other abuse of children; (4) transportation for illegal sexual activity; or (5) human smuggling in violation of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Establishes in the Treasury the Domestic Trafficking Victims' Fund into which such penalties shall be deposited and which shall be used in FY2015-FY2019 to award grants or enhance victims' programming under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2005, and the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990. Allots funds to provide services for child pornography victims. Amends the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to make a determination, based on credible evidence, that a covered individual (i.e., a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident) has been a victim of a severe form of trafficking. Amends the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2005 to authorize the Attorney General to award block grants to develop, improve, or expand comprehensive domestic child trafficking deterrence programs to rescue and restore the lives of trafficking victims, while investigating and prosecuting offenses involving child trafficking. Amends the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990 to include human trafficking and the production of child pornography within the definition of child abuse for purposes of such Act. Amends the federal criminal code to: (1) increase restitution for victims of human trafficking; (2) set forth provisions for combating aggravated human trafficking racketeering; (3) allow state and local prosecutors to obtain wiretap warrants in state courts for investigations into human trafficking, child sexual exploitation, and child pornography production; (4) increase penalties for offenses involving enticement into slavery, sex trafficking of children, child exploitation, and repeat sex offenders; and (5) revise the definition of the crime of travel with intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct to facilitate prosecutions of such crime. Directs the Attorney General to ensure that all task forces and working groups within the Innocence Lost National Initiative engage in activities, programs, or operations to increase the investigative capabilities of law enforcement personnel in the detection, investigation, and prosecution of persons who patronize or solicit children for sex. Requires the Attorney General to audit grants awarded under the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2005. Imposes limits on the use of Department of Justice (DOJ) funds for DOJ conferences involving more than $20,000.

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Timeline

  1. 19 November 2013

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 19 November 2013

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 19 November 2013

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 9 January 2014

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

    Source: Committee

  5. 29 April 2014

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations Discharged.

    Source: Committee

  6. 30 April 2014

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  7. 30 April 2014

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 15 May 2014

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 332.

    Source: Calendars

  9. 15 May 2014

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 113-450.

    Source: Committee

  10. 15 May 2014

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 113-450.

    Source: Committee

  11. 20 May 2014

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 0 (Roll no. 221). (text: CR H4501-4504)

    Source: Floor

  12. 20 May 2014

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 0 (Roll no. 221).(text: CR H4501-4504)

    Source: Floor

  13. 20 May 2014

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4501-4509)

    Source: Floor

  14. 20 May 2014

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  15. 20 May 2014

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3530.

    Source: Floor

  16. 20 May 2014

    Floor

    Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  17. 21 May 2014

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate.

    Source: IntroReferral

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