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.