H.R. 6736 - 117th Congress (2021-2022) - Countering Human Trafficking Act of 2022

This bill provides statutory authority for the Center for Countering Human Trafficking (CCHT) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The CCHT coordinates DHS efforts to combat human trafficking and the importation of goods produced with forced labor.

The bill requires the CCHT to develop a strategy to improve the systems and processes used throughout DHS to combat human trafficking and the importation of goods produced with forced labor.

The bill transfers the functions and resources of the Blue Campaign (i.e., the national public awareness effort to combat human trafficking) to the CCHT. DHS may also transfer to the CCHT any other component, directorate, or office of the department related to combating human trafficking.

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Introduced in House

February 15, 2022

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11/01/2022

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

02/16/2022

Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.

02/16/2022

Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.

02/15/2022

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, and Ways and Means, 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.

02/15/2022

Introduced in House

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May 11, 2023 3:45:15 PM