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.

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Summary of Bill HR 10456

Bill 118 hr 10456, also known as the "Transactional Sex Health and Safety Study Act," aims to address the unintended impacts on the health and safety of individuals engaged in transactional sex following the enactment of the Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act of 2017. This bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a study to assess these impacts, particularly in relation to the loss of interactive computer services that host information related to sexual exchange.

Additionally, the bill requires the Attorney General to submit a report on human trafficking investigations and prosecutions in connection with the same issue. The goal of this report is to provide insight into the effectiveness of current efforts to combat human trafficking and to identify any areas for improvement.

Overall, the Transactional Sex Health and Safety Study Act seeks to better understand and address the health and safety concerns of individuals engaged in transactional sex, while also ensuring that efforts to combat human trafficking are effective and comprehensive.

Current Status of Bill HR 10456

Bill HR 10456 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 17, 2024. Bill HR 10456 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on December 17, 2024. Bill HR 10456's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of December 17, 2024

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 10456

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.