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MATCH Act

12/15/2023, 3:58 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3527

The MATCH Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 3527, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of the MATCH Act is to address the issue of online sex trafficking by targeting websites that facilitate such activities.

The bill proposes to amend the Communications Decency Act to hold websites accountable for knowingly facilitating sex trafficking. This would make it easier for law enforcement to take action against websites that are used for illegal activities.

Additionally, the MATCH Act would provide resources and support for victims of sex trafficking, including access to housing, counseling, and other services. It also aims to increase penalties for those involved in sex trafficking and provide training for law enforcement to better identify and combat these crimes. Overall, the MATCH Act seeks to strengthen efforts to combat online sex trafficking and provide support for victims. It is currently being debated in Congress and has garnered bipartisan support for its efforts to address this important issue.

Congressional Summary of HR 3527

Mandating the Abolition of a Threat to Consumer Happiness Act or the MATCH Act

This bill implements a hiring freeze at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Further, new positions may not be established and employees and officers may not be assigned new duties or transferred to other duty stations.

Current Status of Bill HR 3527

Bill HR 3527 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 18, 2023. Bill HR 3527 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 18, 2023.  Bill HR 3527's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. as of May 18, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3527

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3527

Primary Policy Focus

Finance and Financial Sector

Comments

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3527

Andrew Ogles
Andrew Ogles
TennesseeRepublican
W. Gregory Steube
W. Gregory Steube
FloridaRepublican
Scott Perry
Scott Perry
PennsylvaniaRepublican

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