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HOPE for Victims of Human Trafficking Act
10/28/2022, 2:00 AM
Congressional Summary of HR 5080
Help Obtaining Presumption of Exoneration for Victims of Human Trafficking Act or the HOPE for Victims of Human Trafficking Act
This bill establishes a rebuttable presumption that certain offenses were induced by coercion if the defendant establishes that he or she was a victim of human trafficking at the time of the offense.
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Current Status of Bill HR 5080
Bill HR 5080 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 14, 2019. Bill HR 5080 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on November 14, 2019. Bill HR 5080's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. as of December 18, 2019
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5080
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
14Democrat Cosponsors
6Republican Cosponsors
8Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5080
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementPotential Impact Areas
- Crime victims
- Crimes against children
- Criminal justice information and records
- Criminal procedure and sentencing
- Drug trafficking and controlled substances
- Evidence and witnesses
- Human trafficking
- Sex offenses
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5080
HOPE for Victims of Human Trafficking Act
To amend title 18, United States Code, to establish a rebuttable presumption that certain Federal offenses were induced by coercion if a defendant was the victim of trafficking when such offense was committed, and for other purposes.
HOPE for Victims of Human Trafficking Act
Help Obtaining Presumption of Exoneration for Victims of Human Trafficking Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5080
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