National Human Trafficking Hotline Enhancement Act

Hozzl · 2023-12-08T15:15:32Z

Explore the details of House Bill 2601 National Human Trafficking Hotline Enhancement Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Crime and Law Enforcement. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/8/2023, 3:15 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2601

Bill 118 hr 2601, also known as the National Human Trafficking Hotline Enhancement Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to enhance the National Human Trafficking Hotline, which serves as a resource for individuals who have been victims of human trafficking.

The bill aims to improve the effectiveness of the hotline by requiring the Department of Health and Human Services to establish a process for the timely and accurate reporting of data related to human trafficking cases. This data will be used to better understand the scope of human trafficking in the United States and to identify trends that can help in the prevention and prosecution of these crimes.

Additionally, the bill seeks to expand the availability of the hotline by requiring the Department of Health and Human Services to develop a plan for increasing awareness of the hotline among vulnerable populations, such as victims of human trafficking, law enforcement agencies, and social service providers. Overall, the National Human Trafficking Hotline Enhancement Act aims to strengthen the National Human Trafficking Hotline as a critical resource for combating human trafficking in the United States. By improving data reporting and increasing awareness of the hotline, this bill seeks to better support victims of human trafficking and hold perpetrators accountable for their crimes.

Current Status of Bill HR 2601

Bill HR 2601 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 13, 2023. Bill HR 2601 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 13, 2023. Bill HR 2601's most recent activity was Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote. as of November 2, 2023