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Study To Observe and Prevent (STOP) Human Trafficking Act of 2021

12/31/2022, 4:59 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4070

Bill 117 HR 4070, also known as the Study To Observe and Prevent (STOP) Human Trafficking Act of 2021, aims to address the issue of human trafficking in the United States. The bill calls for the establishment of a task force to study and observe human trafficking trends, prevention strategies, and the effectiveness of current laws and programs in combating this crime.

The task force will be composed of experts in the field of human trafficking, law enforcement officials, representatives from non-profit organizations, and other relevant stakeholders. They will be responsible for conducting research, collecting data, and making recommendations to Congress on how to better prevent and combat human trafficking.

The bill also includes provisions for the development of a national strategy to prevent human trafficking, as well as the creation of a public awareness campaign to educate the public about the signs of human trafficking and how to report suspected cases. Overall, the STOP Human Trafficking Act of 2021 seeks to improve the government's response to human trafficking by increasing awareness, enhancing prevention efforts, and strengthening collaboration between federal, state, and local agencies.

Congressional Summary of HR 4070

Study To Observe and Prevent (STOP) Human Trafficking Act of 2021

This bill directs the Department of Justice, in coordination with the President's Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, to study and report on the prevalence and instances of human trafficking at adult entertainment clubs in the United States.

Current Status of Bill HR 4070

Bill HR 4070 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 22, 2021. Bill HR 4070 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 22, 2021.  Bill HR 4070's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. as of November 1, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4070

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
54
Democrat Cosponsors
26
Republican Cosponsors
28
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4070

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4070

To direct the Attorney General, in coordination with the President's Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, to study the prevalence and instances of human trafficking at adult entertainment clubs in the United States, and for other purposes.
Study To Observe and Prevent (STOP) Human Trafficking Act of 2021
Study To Observe and Prevent (STOP) Human Trafficking Act of 2021

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