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S. 2437 (109th)

A bill to increase penalties for trafficking with respect to peonage, slavery, involuntary servitude, or forced labor.

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Introduced

16 March 2006

Last action

16 March 2006 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK], Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX], Sen. Dole, Elizabeth [R-NC], Sen. Talent, Jim [R-MO], Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV], Sen. Allard, Wayne [R-CO]

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Summary

Amends the federal criminal code to: (1) increase the penalties for trafficking with respect to peonage, slavery, involuntary servitude, or forced labor; and (2) allow the death penalty for trafficking which involves kidnaping, or aggravated sexual assault on, more than one person.

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Timeline

  1. 16 March 2006

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 16 March 2006

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2327-2328)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 16 March 2006

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

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