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Human Trafficking Detection Act of 2015
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Summary of Bill HR 460
Bill 114 hr 460, also known as the Human Trafficking Detection Act of 2015, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of combating human trafficking. The bill was introduced on January 22, 2015 by Representative Martha McSally from Arizona.
The main purpose of the bill is to improve the detection and prevention of human trafficking by requiring the Department of Homeland Security to train its personnel, including border patrol agents and immigration officers, on how to identify and respond to potential cases of human trafficking. The bill also calls for the development of protocols for identifying and assisting victims of human trafficking.
Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to establish a mechanism for reporting suspected cases of human trafficking and to coordinate with other federal agencies, as well as state and local law enforcement, to combat human trafficking. Overall, the Human Trafficking Detection Act of 2015 aims to strengthen the government's efforts to combat human trafficking by improving detection and prevention measures and enhancing coordination among various agencies.
The main purpose of the bill is to improve the detection and prevention of human trafficking by requiring the Department of Homeland Security to train its personnel, including border patrol agents and immigration officers, on how to identify and respond to potential cases of human trafficking. The bill also calls for the development of protocols for identifying and assisting victims of human trafficking.
Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to establish a mechanism for reporting suspected cases of human trafficking and to coordinate with other federal agencies, as well as state and local law enforcement, to combat human trafficking. Overall, the Human Trafficking Detection Act of 2015 aims to strengthen the government's efforts to combat human trafficking by improving detection and prevention measures and enhancing coordination among various agencies.
Current Status of Bill HR 460
Bill HR 460 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 21, 2015. Bill HR 460 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on January 21, 2015. Bill HR 460's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 82. as of May 14, 2015
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 460
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 460
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 460
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