Stop Taxpayer Funding of Traffickers Act

Hozzl · 2024-01-11T08:30:28Z

Explore the details of House Bill 1116 Stop Taxpayer Funding of Traffickers Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Crime and Law Enforcement. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/11/2024, 8:30 AM

Summary of Bill HR 1116

Bill 118 hr 1116, also known as the Stop Taxpayer Funding of Traffickers Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of preventing taxpayer funds from being used to support human traffickers. The bill seeks to address the issue of traffickers exploiting government programs and receiving financial assistance from the government.

The main provisions of the bill include prohibiting any federal funds from being used to provide assistance to individuals or organizations that have been convicted of human trafficking offenses. It also requires federal agencies to conduct thorough background checks on individuals and organizations applying for government grants or contracts to ensure that they are not involved in human trafficking.

Additionally, the bill mandates that federal agencies establish procedures to monitor and prevent the misuse of government funds by traffickers. It also requires agencies to report any instances of suspected trafficking activities to the appropriate authorities. Overall, the Stop Taxpayer Funding of Traffickers Act aims to protect taxpayer dollars from being used to support criminal activities and to prevent human traffickers from exploiting government programs for their own gain.

Current Status of Bill HR 1116

Bill HR 1116 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 21, 2023. Bill HR 1116 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 21, 2023. Bill HR 1116's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. as of February 21, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1116

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1116

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact Areas

Disability assistanceDrug trafficking and controlled substancesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesHuman traffickingLicensing and registrationsMedicaidMedicarePoverty and welfare assistancePublic contracts and procurementPublic housingSmuggling and traffickingSocial security and elderly assistanceVeterans' pensions and compensation

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