Protecting Federal Funds from Human Trafficking and Smuggling Act of 2023

Hozzl · 2024-03-08T08:15:21Z

Explore the details of House Bill 3638 Protecting Federal Funds from Human Trafficking and Smuggling Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Crime and Law Enforcement. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/8/2024, 8:15 AM

Summary of Bill HR 3638

Bill 118 hr 3638, also known as the Protecting Federal Funds from Human Trafficking and Smuggling Act of 2023, aims to prevent federal funds from being used to support human trafficking and smuggling activities. The bill was introduced in the US Congress with the goal of addressing the serious issue of human trafficking and smuggling, which are crimes that exploit vulnerable individuals for profit.

The bill includes provisions that require federal agencies to implement measures to ensure that federal funds are not used to support human trafficking or smuggling activities. This includes conducting regular audits and monitoring of funds to prevent misuse. Additionally, the bill calls for increased coordination between federal agencies to better identify and combat human trafficking and smuggling networks.

Furthermore, the bill includes penalties for individuals or organizations found to be using federal funds to support human trafficking or smuggling activities. These penalties may include fines, imprisonment, or other appropriate measures to hold perpetrators accountable for their actions. Overall, the Protecting Federal Funds from Human Trafficking and Smuggling Act of 2023 is a crucial piece of legislation aimed at combating the heinous crimes of human trafficking and smuggling by ensuring that federal funds are not inadvertently supporting these illegal activities.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3638

Bill HR 3638 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 24, 2023. Bill HR 3638 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 24, 2023. Bill HR 3638's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of May 24, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3638

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Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3638

Protecting Federal Funds from Human Trafficking and Smuggling Act of 2023Protecting Federal Funds from Human Trafficking and Smuggling Act of 2023To direct the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to require the disclosure of violations of Federal law with respect to human trafficking or alien smuggling, and for other purposes.

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