HR 2601 United States House · 118th Congress

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
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Apr 2023
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Introduced Apr 13, 2023 Last action Nov 2, 2023
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Nov 2, 2023
Introduced
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Nov 2, 2023
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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Apr 13, 2023
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Apr 13, 2023
Introduced
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1 primary · 20 co-sponsors

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