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DHS Blue Campaign Enhancement Act

5/11/2023, 3:45 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2795

Bill 117 HR 2795, also known as the DHS Blue Campaign Enhancement Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress. The purpose of this bill is to enhance the Department of Homeland Security's Blue Campaign, which 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 DHS Blue Campaign Enhancement Act seeks to strengthen the Blue Campaign by requiring the Department of Homeland Security to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to combat human trafficking. This strategy would include increasing coordination and collaboration with federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, as well as with non-governmental organizations and other stakeholders.

Additionally, the bill would require the Department of Homeland Security to provide training and technical assistance to law enforcement agencies and other entities to help them identify and combat human trafficking. It would also require the Department to conduct outreach and education efforts to raise awareness about human trafficking and the resources available to combat it. Overall, the DHS Blue Campaign Enhancement Act aims to improve the effectiveness of the Blue Campaign in combating human trafficking and protecting vulnerable populations. By increasing coordination, providing training and technical assistance, and conducting outreach and education efforts, this bill seeks to make a meaningful impact in the fight against human trafficking in the United States.

Congressional Summary of HR 2795

DHS Blue Campaign Enhancement Act

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to expand its Blue Campaign, which coordinates DHS actions to identify and prevent human trafficking. The bill requires DHS to (1) provide web-based training for law enforcement and corrections personnel, and (2) establish an advisory board for the campaign.

Current Status of Bill HR 2795

Bill HR 2795 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since July 21, 2021. Bill HR 2795 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on April 22, 2021.  Bill HR 2795's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of July 21, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2795

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
12
Democrat Cosponsors
4
Republican Cosponsors
8
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2795

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact Areas

- Advisory bodies
- Crime prevention
- Crime victims
- Criminal justice information and records
- Employment and training programs
- Human trafficking
- Law enforcement administration and funding
- Law enforcement officers
- Smuggling and trafficking

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2795

DHS Blue Campaign Enhancement Act
DHS Blue Campaign Enhancement Act
DHS Blue Campaign Enhancement Act
To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance the Blue Campaign of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
DHS Blue Campaign Enhancement Act

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