SAFE SEX Workers Study Act

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Explore the details of House Bill 6928 SAFE SEX Workers Study Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/29/2022, 9:48 PM

Summary of Bill HR 6928

Bill 117 hr 6928, also known as the SAFE SEX Workers Study Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to authorize a study on the impact of safe sex practices among sex workers in the United States.

The bill aims to gather data and research on the effectiveness of safe sex practices in reducing the transmission of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among sex workers. It also seeks to examine the barriers that sex workers face in accessing and using safe sex tools and resources.

The study authorized by this bill would be conducted by the Department of Health and Human Services, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders such as public health organizations, sex worker advocacy groups, and healthcare providers. The findings of the study would be used to inform future policies and programs aimed at promoting safe sex practices among sex workers. Overall, the SAFE SEX Workers Study Act is a bipartisan effort to better understand and address the health needs of sex workers in the United States. It highlights the importance of evidence-based research in developing effective strategies to promote sexual health and reduce the spread of STIs in vulnerable populations.

Congressional Summary of HR 6928

SESTA/FOSTA Examination of Secondary Effects for Sex Workers Study Act or the SAFE SEX Workers Study Act

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) to study the impacts of the reduction in access to certain websites and other interactive computer services resulting from the Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act of 2017 on individuals engaged in adult, consensual sex work.

Specifically, HHS must study the impacts of the reduction on the health and safety of individuals engaged in transactional sex while DOJ must study the impacts of the reduction on human trafficking investigations and prosecutions.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6928

Bill HR 6928 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 3, 2022. Bill HR 6928 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on March 3, 2022. Bill HR 6928's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. as of November 1, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6928

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6928

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6928

SAFE SEX Workers Study Act

SESTA/FOSTA Examination of Secondary Effects for Sex Workers Study Act

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a study to assess the unintended impacts on the health and safety of people engaged in transactional sex, in connection with the enactment of the Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act of 2017 and the loss of interactive computer services that host information related to sexual exchange, to direct the Attorney General to submit a report on human trafficking investigations and prosecutions in connection with the same, and for other purposes.