National Human Trafficking Hotline Enhancement Act
HR 2601, the National Human Trafficking Hotline Enhancement Act, requires organizations applying for federal grants under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act to certify they will share hotline information with state or local law enforcement upon request, while following disclosure laws. This directly affects grant applicants, such as anti-trafficking organizations operating the National Human Trafficking Hotline. The key mechanism adds a new certification requirement to grant eligibility, ensuring potential data sharing with law enforcement when appropriate. The bill also mandates a joint report from the Attorney General and DHS Secretary to Congress on how this requirement is implemented. The bill does not change the hotline's operations or victim services.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Apr 13, 2023
Last action Nov 2, 2023
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Full legislative history
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Total actions
4
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1
Committee
2
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Nov 2, 2023
Introduced
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
lower
Nov 2, 2023
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
lower
Apr 13, 2023
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
lower
Apr 13, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 20 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Laurel M. Lee
RRepublican
Co
Barry Moore
RRepublican
Co
Ben Cline
RRepublican
Co
Bill Posey
RRepublican
Co
Byron Donalds
RRepublican
Co
Carlos A. Gimenez
RRepublican
Co
Darrell Issa
RRepublican
Co
David Rouzer
RRepublican
Co
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
DDemocratic
Co
Jared Moskowitz
DDemocratic
Co
Josh Gottheimer
DDemocratic
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