Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign Authorization Act of 2017

Bill 115 s 1103, also known as the Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign Authorization Act of 2017, is a piece of legislation that aims to authorize the Blue Campaign within the Department of Homeland Security. The Blue Campaign is a national public awareness campaign designed to educate the public, law enforcement, and other stakeholders about human trafficking and how to recognize and report it.

The bill outlines the responsibilities of the Blue Campaign, which include developing and disseminating materials and resources to raise awareness about human trafficking, coordinating with other federal agencies and non-governmental organizations to combat human trafficking, and conducting training and outreach activities to educate the public about the signs of human trafficking.

Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit an annual report to Congress on the activities and effectiveness of the Blue Campaign, as well as any recommendations for improving its effectiveness. Overall, the Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign Authorization Act of 2017 seeks to strengthen the efforts to combat human trafficking by authorizing and outlining the responsibilities of the Blue Campaign within the Department of Homeland Security.