Countering Human Trafficking Act of 2022

Summary

Countering Human Trafficking Act of 2022 This bill provides statutory authority for the Center for Countering Human Trafficking (CCHT) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The CCHT coordinates DHS efforts to combat human trafficking and the importation of goods produced with forced labor. The bill requires the CCHT to develop a strategy to improve the systems and processes used throughout DHS to combat human trafficking and the importation of goods produced with forced labor. The bill transfers the functions and resources of the Blue Campaign (i.e., the national public awareness effort to combat human trafficking) to the CCHT. DHS may also transfer to the CCHT any other component, directorate, or office of the department related to combating human trafficking.

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Timeline

1. 15 February 2022

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 15 February 2022

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 15 February 2022

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 16 February 2022

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.

   Source: Committee

5. 1 November 2022

   Referred

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

   Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 15 February 2022 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 15 February 2022

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 15 February 2022

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 15 February 2022

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Sponsors

• John Katko · R · Sponsor
• Bennie Thompson · D · Sponsor
• Michael Guest · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15] · D · Sponsor
• Peter Meijer · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46] · D · Sponsor
• Clay Higgins · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Cammack, Kat [R-FL-3] · R · Sponsor
• Val Demings · D · Sponsor
• Carlos Gimenez · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Garbarino, Andrew R. [R-NY-2] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9] · D · Sponsor
• August Pfluger · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI] · D · Sponsor
• Jake LaTurner · R · Cosponsor
• Jefferson Van Drew · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5] · D · Cosponsor
• David Trone · D · Cosponsor
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Related records

• related to → Countering Human Trafficking Act of 2021