HB5501: Combatting Human-Trafficking of Innocent Lives Daily Act of 2023
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To amend section 1591 of title 18, United States Code, to raise the mandatory minimum of years of imprisonment for engaging in the trafficking of any persons under the age of 18.
Plain-language summary
This bill would increase the mandatory minimum prison sentence for people convicted of human trafficking involving minors under age 18. Human trafficking means forcing or coercing someone into labor or sexual exploitation. The bill amends federal law that currently sets penalties for this crime. It was introduced in the House of Representatives and is awaiting review. The bill has bipartisan support from 20 House members across both parties.
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HB5501: Combatting Human-Trafficking of Innocent Lives Daily Act of 2023
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Sponsors
James Moylan
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (19)
Donald Davis
Amata Radewagen
Diana Harshbarger
Don Bacon
Earl Carter