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No Travel for Traffickers Act of 2022

12/29/2022, 9:48 PM

Summary of Bill HR 6911

Bill 117 HR 6911, also known as the No Travel for Traffickers Act of 2022, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of combating human trafficking. The bill seeks to prevent individuals who have been convicted of human trafficking offenses from being able to travel freely within the United States.

Under this proposed law, individuals who have been convicted of human trafficking crimes would be placed on a no-fly list, preventing them from boarding commercial flights. Additionally, the bill would require the Department of Homeland Security to notify other modes of transportation, such as bus and train companies, of these individuals' status in order to prevent them from using alternative means of travel.

The No Travel for Traffickers Act of 2022 is designed to make it more difficult for convicted human traffickers to evade law enforcement and continue their criminal activities. By restricting their ability to travel, the bill aims to disrupt trafficking networks and protect potential victims from exploitation. Overall, this legislation represents a bipartisan effort to address the serious issue of human trafficking in the United States and prevent convicted traffickers from continuing to harm vulnerable individuals.

Congressional Summary of HR 6911

No Travel for Traffickers Act of 2022

This bill bars from the visa waiver program any country that allows individuals to obtain citizenship by making an investment in that country.

Current Status of Bill HR 6911

Bill HR 6911 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 3, 2022. Bill HR 6911 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on March 3, 2022.  Bill HR 6911's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. as of November 1, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6911

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 6911

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6911

No Travel for Traffickers Act of 2022
No Travel for Traffickers Act of 2022
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to prohibit the participation in the Visa Waiver Program of certain countries that provide citizenship for investment programs, and for other purposes.

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