DHS Blue Campaign Enhancement Act

DHS Blue Campaign Enhancement Act

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to expand its Blue Campaign, which coordinates DHS actions to identify and prevent human trafficking. The bill requires DHS to (1) provide web-based training for law enforcement and corrections personnel, and (2) establish an advisory board for the campaign.

Bill 117 HR 2795, also known as the DHS Blue Campaign Enhancement Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress. The purpose of this bill is to enhance the Department of Homeland Security's Blue Campaign, which is a national public awareness campaign designed to educate the public, law enforcement, and other stakeholders about human trafficking and how to recognize and report it.

The DHS Blue Campaign Enhancement Act seeks to strengthen the Blue Campaign by requiring the Department of Homeland Security to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to combat human trafficking. This strategy would include increasing coordination and collaboration with federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, as well as with non-governmental organizations and other stakeholders.

Additionally, the bill would require the Department of Homeland Security to provide training and technical assistance to law enforcement agencies and other entities to help them identify and combat human trafficking. It would also require the Department to conduct outreach and education efforts to raise awareness about human trafficking and the resources available to combat it. Overall, the DHS Blue Campaign Enhancement Act aims to improve the effectiveness of the Blue Campaign in combating human trafficking and protecting vulnerable populations. By increasing coordination, providing training and technical assistance, and conducting outreach and education efforts, this bill seeks to make a meaningful impact in the fight against human trafficking in the United States.