Empowering Law Enforcement To Fight Sex Trafficking Demand Act of 2021
12/30/2022, 5:47 PMCongress
117
Number
HR - 3996
Introduced on
2021-06-17
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
Cosponsors
+5
Status of Legislation
Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote
Purpose and Summary
Empowering Law Enforcement To Fight Sex Trafficking Demand Act of 2021
This bill allows grants under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program to be used for programs to combat human trafficking.
Bill 117 HR 3996, also known as the Empowering Law Enforcement To Fight Sex Trafficking Demand Act of 2021, aims to provide law enforcement agencies with additional resources to combat the demand for sex trafficking. The bill focuses on targeting the individuals who create the demand for sex trafficking by increasing penalties for those who purchase or solicit sex from trafficking victims.
The bill includes provisions for increased training for law enforcement officers to better identify and investigate cases of sex trafficking. It also calls for the establishment of a national database to track individuals who have been convicted of purchasing sex from trafficking victims.
Additionally, the bill allocates funding for victim support services, including counseling and housing assistance, to help survivors of sex trafficking rebuild their lives. It also includes measures to increase public awareness of the issue of sex trafficking and educate communities on how to recognize and report suspected cases. Overall, the Empowering Law Enforcement To Fight Sex Trafficking Demand Act of 2021 aims to strengthen law enforcement efforts to combat sex trafficking by targeting the demand side of the industry and providing support for survivors.
The bill includes provisions for increased training for law enforcement officers to better identify and investigate cases of sex trafficking. It also calls for the establishment of a national database to track individuals who have been convicted of purchasing sex from trafficking victims.
Additionally, the bill allocates funding for victim support services, including counseling and housing assistance, to help survivors of sex trafficking rebuild their lives. It also includes measures to increase public awareness of the issue of sex trafficking and educate communities on how to recognize and report suspected cases. Overall, the Empowering Law Enforcement To Fight Sex Trafficking Demand Act of 2021 aims to strengthen law enforcement efforts to combat sex trafficking by targeting the demand side of the industry and providing support for survivors.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to include an additional permissible use of amounts provided as grants under the Byrne JAG program, and for other purposes.
Display TitleEmpowering Law Enforcement To Fight Sex Trafficking Demand Act of 2021
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to include an additional permissible use of amounts provided as grants under the Byrne JAG program, and for other purposes.
Short Title(s) as IntroducedEmpowering Law Enforcement To Fight Sex Trafficking Demand Act of 2021
Policy Areas
Crime and Law Enforcement
Comments
Most relevant
Recent Activity
Latest Summary9/1/2021
Empowering Law Enforcement To Fight Sex Trafficking Demand Act of 2021
This bill allows grants under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program to be used for programs to combat human trafficking.
Latest Action11/1/2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.