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Bill113th CongressFiled Jul 15, 2014Emergency Management
H.R. 5116

Human Trafficking Detection Act of 2014

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What it doesSummary passed house without amendment (Jul 23, 2014)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Human Trafficking Detection Act of 2014 - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to implement a program to: (1) train relevant Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and other DHS personnel on how to effectively deter, detect, and disrupt human trafficking and interdict suspected perpetrators during the course of their primary roles and responsibilities; and (2) ensure that such personnel regularly receive current information on matters related to the detection of human trafficking.

Permits training to be conducted through in-class or virtual learning capabilities. Requires such training to include:

  • methods for identifying suspected victims and perpetrators of human trafficking,
  • methods for approaching a suspected victim in a manner that is sensitive to the victim and not likely to alert a perpetrator,
  • training that is most appropriate for a particular location or environment, and
  • a post-training evaluation of trainees.

Directs the Secretary: (1) to reassess the training program annually; (2) within one year after enactment of this Act, to certify to the appropriate congressional committees that all such personnel have successfully completed the required training; and (3) to report annually on the overall effectiveness of the training program and on the number of human trafficking cases reported by DHS personnel and the number confirmed.

Authorizes the Secretary, upon request, to provide training curricula to assist any state, local, or tribal government or private organization in establishing its program.

What just happenedJul 24, 2014

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Meadows, Mark [R-NC-11](R-NC)Sponsor
9 cosponsors4 D5 R
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  • Referred in SenateJul 24, 2014
  • Engrossed in HouseJul 23, 2014
  • Introduced in HouseJul 15, 2014
  1. Jul 24, 2014IntroReferral

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

  2. Jul 23, 2014FloorH38310

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

  3. Jul 23, 2014FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6727)

  4. Jul 23, 2014Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6727)

  5. Jul 23, 2014FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5116.

  6. Jul 23, 2014FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6727-6730)

  7. Jul 23, 2014FloorH30300

    Mrs. Brooks (IN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  8. Jul 23, 2014Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation Security.

  9. Jul 23, 2014Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.

  10. Jul 16, 2014Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

  11. Jul 15, 2014IntroReferralH11100

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

  12. Jul 15, 2014IntroReferralH11100

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

  13. Jul 15, 2014IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  14. Jul 15, 2014IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House without amendmentJul 23, 201481

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Human Trafficking Detection Act of 2014 - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to implement a program to: (1) train relevant Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and other DHS personnel on how to effectively deter, detect, and disrupt human trafficking and interdict suspected perpetrators during the course of their primary roles and responsibilities; and (2) ensure that such personnel regularly receive current information on matters related to the detection of human trafficking.

Permits training to be conducted through in-class or virtual learning capabilities. Requires such training to include:

  • methods for identifying suspected victims and perpetrators of human trafficking,
  • methods for approaching a suspected victim in a manner that is sensitive to the victim and not likely to alert a perpetrator,
  • training that is most appropriate for a particular location or environment, and
  • a post-training evaluation of trainees.

Directs the Secretary: (1) to reassess the training program annually; (2) within one year after enactment of this Act, to certify to the appropriate congressional committees that all such personnel have successfully completed the required training; and (3) to report annually on the overall effectiveness of the training program and on the number of human trafficking cases reported by DHS personnel and the number confirmed.

Authorizes the Secretary, upon request, to provide training curricula to assist any state, local, or tribal government or private organization in establishing its program.

Introduced in HouseJul 15, 2014

Human Trafficking Detection Act of 2014 - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to implement a program to: (1) train relevant Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and other DHS personnel on how to effectively deter, detect, and disrupt human trafficking and interdict suspected perpetrators during the course of their primary roles and responsibilities; and (2) ensure that such personnel regularly receive current information on matters related to the detection of human trafficking.

Permits training to be conducted through in-class or virtual learning capabilities. Requires such training to include:

  • methods for identifying suspected victims and perpetrators of human trafficking,
  • methods for approaching a suspected victim in a manner that is sensitive to the victim and not likely to alert a perpetrator,
  • training that is most appropriate for a particular location or environment, and
  • a post-training evaluation of trainees.

Directs the Secretary: (1) to reassess the training program annually; (2) within one year after enactment of this Act, to certify to the appropriate congressional committees that all such personnel have successfully completed the required training; and (3) to report annually on the overall effectiveness of the training program and on the number of human trafficking cases reported by DHS personnel and the number confirmed.

Authorizes the Secretary, upon request, to provide training curricula to assist any state, local, or tribal government or private organization in establishing its program.