House Bill 1116 - Stop Taxpayer Funding of Traffickers Act

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: House

Introduced date: 2023-02-21

Recent Activity

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

Alternative Names

Associated Legislation

A bill to prohibit individuals charged with or convicted of human trafficking or drug trafficking offenses committed near the border of the United States from receiving Federal benefits.

Policy Areas

Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact

Disability assistance

Drug trafficking and controlled substances

Government lending and loan guarantees

Human trafficking

Licensing and registrations

Medicaid

Medicare

Poverty and welfare assistance

Public contracts and procurement

Public housing

Smuggling and trafficking

Social security and elderly assistance

Veterans' pensions and compensation

Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Cammack, Kat [R-FL-3]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2]

Rep. DesJarlais, Scott [R-TN-4]

Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1]

Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8]

Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19]

Committees and Subcommittees

Oversight and Accountability Committee

Variations and Revisions