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NTZ Act
4/17/2024, 11:43 PM
Summary of Bill HR 7566
The NTZ Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 7566, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to establish a National Trade Zone (NTZ) program, which would designate certain areas within the United States as trade zones where businesses can operate with reduced regulations and tariffs.
Under the NTZ Act, businesses located within these designated trade zones would be able to import and export goods with fewer restrictions, making it easier for them to engage in international trade. This is intended to stimulate economic growth and create jobs by attracting businesses to these areas.
The bill also includes provisions for the establishment of oversight mechanisms to ensure that businesses operating within the NTZs comply with all relevant laws and regulations. Additionally, the NTZ Act includes measures to protect workers' rights and prevent exploitation within these trade zones. Overall, the NTZ Act aims to promote economic development and international trade by creating designated areas where businesses can operate more freely. Supporters of the bill argue that it will stimulate economic growth and create jobs, while critics raise concerns about potential negative impacts on workers and the environment.
Under the NTZ Act, businesses located within these designated trade zones would be able to import and export goods with fewer restrictions, making it easier for them to engage in international trade. This is intended to stimulate economic growth and create jobs by attracting businesses to these areas.
The bill also includes provisions for the establishment of oversight mechanisms to ensure that businesses operating within the NTZs comply with all relevant laws and regulations. Additionally, the NTZ Act includes measures to protect workers' rights and prevent exploitation within these trade zones. Overall, the NTZ Act aims to promote economic development and international trade by creating designated areas where businesses can operate more freely. Supporters of the bill argue that it will stimulate economic growth and create jobs, while critics raise concerns about potential negative impacts on workers and the environment.
Congressional Summary of HR 7566
No Trafficking Zones Act or the NTZ Act
This bill establishes an enhanced penalty—an additional prison term of up to five years—for certain interstate human trafficking offenses or coercion of sexual activity that occurs in a school zone or on or within 1,000 feet of a premises on which a school-sponsored activity is taking place or of a premises owned by an institution of higher education.
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Current Status of Bill HR 7566
Bill HR 7566 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since September 20, 2022. Bill HR 7566 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on April 25, 2022. Bill HR 7566's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of September 20, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7566
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 7566
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementPotential Impact Areas
- Crimes against children
- Criminal procedure and sentencing
- Educational facilities and institutions
- Elementary and secondary education
- Higher education
- Human trafficking
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7566
NTZ Act
No Trafficking Zones Act
NTZ Act
No Trafficking 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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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7566
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