S. 2991 · 117th Congress · Senate

Countering Human Trafficking Act of 2021

Enacted· Became Public Law No: 117-322.
Introduced
Oct 18, 21
Passed Senate
Apr 6, 22
Passed House
Dec 14, 22
Sent to President
Dec 23, 22
Signed into Law
Dec 27, 22

Executive Summary

Countering Human Trafficking Act of 2021

This act 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 act 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 act 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.

Previous Versions

53Dec 14, 2022

Countering Human Trafficking Act of 2021

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.

55Apr 6, 2022

Countering Human Trafficking Act of 2021

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.

25Feb 14, 2022

Countering Human Trafficking Act of 2021

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.

00Oct 18, 2021

Countering Human Trafficking Act of 2021

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 also 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.

Action Timeline

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  1. DEC 27, 2022BecameLaw

    Signed by President.

  2. DEC 27, 2022President

    Signed by President.

  3. DEC 27, 2022BecameLaw

    Became Public Law No: 117-322.

    117Yea
    322Nay
    0NV
  4. DEC 27, 2022President

    Became Public Law No: 117-322.

    117Yea
    322Nay
    0NV
  5. DEC 23, 2022President

    Presented to President.

  6. DEC 23, 2022Floor

    Presented to President.

  7. DEC 14, 2022Floor

    Mr

    Nadler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  8. DEC 14, 2022Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules

    (consideration: CR H9823-9826)

    9823Yea
    9826Nay
    0NV
  9. DEC 14, 2022Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2991.

  10. DEC 14, 2022Floor

    Passed/agreed to in House

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

  11. DEC 14, 2022Floor

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote

    (text: CR H9823-9824)

    9823Yea
    9824Nay
    0NV
  12. DEC 14, 2022Floor

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  13. APR 07, 2022Floor

    Star Print ordered on the reported bill.

  14. APR 07, 2022Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  15. APR 07, 2022Floor

    Received in the House.

  16. APR 07, 2022Floor

    Held at the desk.

  17. APR 06, 2022Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent

    (consideration: CR S2054-2056)

    2054Yea
    2056Nay
    0NV
  18. APR 06, 2022Floor

    The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent. (CR S2055)

  19. APR 06, 2022Floor

    Passed/agreed to in Senate

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  20. APR 06, 2022Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent

    (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S2055-2056)

    2055Yea
    2056Nay
    0NV
  21. FEB 14, 2022Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs

    Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-73.

    117Yea
    73Nay
    0NV
  22. FEB 14, 2022Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs

    Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-73.

    117Yea
    73Nay
    0NV
  23. FEB 14, 2022Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 272.

  24. NOV 03, 2021Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs

    Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

  25. OCT 18, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in Senate

  26. OCT 18, 2021IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Committees

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Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

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Referred: Feb 14, 2022

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Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

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Referred: Nov 3, 2021

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Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

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Referred: Oct 18, 2021

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