HR 6773 United States House · 117th Congress

Protecting Federal Funds from Human Trafficking and Smuggling Act of 2022

Summary

Protecting Federal Funds from Human Trafficking and Smuggling Act of 2022 This bill prohibits a nonprofit entity from receiving federal funds (and denies a tax exemption) unless the entity certifies compliance with certain federal laws (e.g., laws with respect to human trafficking and smuggling). It also establishes reporting requirements, including that the Government Accountability Office must annually report to Congress on those nonprofit entities that do not certify their compliance with these laws.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2022

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Introduced Feb 18, 2022 Last action Nov 1, 2022

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Committee

Nov 1, 2022

Committee

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

lower

Feb 18, 2022

Committee

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, 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.

lower

Feb 18, 2022

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Introduced in House

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1 primary · 23 co-sponsors