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Stop Human Trafficking in School Zones Act
12/29/2022, 11:18 PM
Summary of Bill HR 7546
Bill 117 HR 7546, also known as the Stop Human Trafficking in School Zones Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of combating human trafficking in and around school zones. The bill seeks to address the issue of human trafficking, which is a serious and widespread problem in the United States.
The Stop Human Trafficking in School Zones Act proposes several measures to prevent and combat human trafficking in school zones. These measures include increasing penalties for individuals convicted of human trafficking in school zones, providing resources and training for law enforcement agencies to identify and respond to human trafficking cases, and implementing prevention programs in schools to educate students about the dangers of human trafficking.
The bill also calls for the establishment of a national hotline for reporting suspected cases of human trafficking in school zones, as well as the creation of a task force to coordinate efforts to combat human trafficking at the federal, state, and local levels. Overall, the Stop Human Trafficking in School Zones Act aims to protect children and adolescents from falling victim to human trafficking in and around school zones, and to hold perpetrators accountable for their crimes. It is an important piece of legislation that addresses a pressing issue in our society and seeks to ensure the safety and well-being of our youth.
The Stop Human Trafficking in School Zones Act proposes several measures to prevent and combat human trafficking in school zones. These measures include increasing penalties for individuals convicted of human trafficking in school zones, providing resources and training for law enforcement agencies to identify and respond to human trafficking cases, and implementing prevention programs in schools to educate students about the dangers of human trafficking.
The bill also calls for the establishment of a national hotline for reporting suspected cases of human trafficking in school zones, as well as the creation of a task force to coordinate efforts to combat human trafficking at the federal, state, and local levels. Overall, the Stop Human Trafficking in School Zones Act aims to protect children and adolescents from falling victim to human trafficking in and around school zones, and to hold perpetrators accountable for their crimes. It is an important piece of legislation that addresses a pressing issue in our society and seeks to ensure the safety and well-being of our youth.
Congressional Summary of HR 7546
Stop Human Trafficking in School Zones Act
This bill establishes an enhanced penalty—an additional prison term of up to five years—for certain human trafficking offenses that occur in a school zone or on or within 1,000 feet of a premises on which a school-sponsored activity is taking place.
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Current Status of Bill HR 7546
Bill HR 7546 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 21, 2022. Bill HR 7546 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on April 21, 2022. Bill HR 7546'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 7546
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7546
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7546
Stop Human Trafficking in School Zones Act
Stop Human Trafficking in School Zones Act
To amend title 18, United States Code, to increase the punishment for human trafficking in a school zone, and for other purposes.
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