Supporting the observation of National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month during the period beginning on January 1, 2022, and ending on February 1, 2022, to raise awareness of, and opposition to, human trafficking and modern slavery.

12/30/2022, 4:33 AM

This resolution expresses support for observing National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month.

Bill 117 H.Res. 893, titled "Supporting the observation of National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month," aims to raise awareness and opposition to human trafficking and modern slavery. The bill designates the period from January 1, 2022, to February 1, 2022, as a time to focus on these issues.

The bill emphasizes the importance of recognizing and combating human trafficking and modern slavery, which are serious violations of human rights. By observing this month, the goal is to educate the public about the prevalence of these crimes and encourage efforts to prevent and address them.

Through this legislation, Congress seeks to highlight the need for increased awareness, prevention, and prosecution of individuals and organizations involved in human trafficking and modern slavery. By shining a spotlight on these issues, the hope is to mobilize support for initiatives that aim to eradicate these forms of exploitation. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 893 underscores the importance of addressing human trafficking and modern slavery, and calls for collective action to combat these egregious violations of human dignity.
Congress
117

Number
HRES - 893

Introduced on
2022-02-01

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/1/2022

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution expresses support for observing National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month.

Bill 117 H.Res. 893, titled "Supporting the observation of National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month," aims to raise awareness and opposition to human trafficking and modern slavery. The bill designates the period from January 1, 2022, to February 1, 2022, as a time to focus on these issues.

The bill emphasizes the importance of recognizing and combating human trafficking and modern slavery, which are serious violations of human rights. By observing this month, the goal is to educate the public about the prevalence of these crimes and encourage efforts to prevent and address them.

Through this legislation, Congress seeks to highlight the need for increased awareness, prevention, and prosecution of individuals and organizations involved in human trafficking and modern slavery. By shining a spotlight on these issues, the hope is to mobilize support for initiatives that aim to eradicate these forms of exploitation. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 893 underscores the importance of addressing human trafficking and modern slavery, and calls for collective action to combat these egregious violations of human dignity.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedSupporting the observation of National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month during the period beginning on January 1, 2022, and ending on February 1, 2022, to raise awareness of, and opposition to, human trafficking and modern slavery.

Policy Areas
Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact
Commemorative events and holidays•
Crime prevention•
Crime victims•
Human rights•
Human trafficking•
Intergovernmental relations•
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations•
State and local government operations

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary2/10/2022

This resolution expresses support for observing National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month.


Latest Action11/1/2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.