H.R.4371 — To amend the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 and the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance efforts to combat the trafficking of children
House Roll Call
H.R.4371
| Bill | H.R.4371 — To amend the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 and the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance efforts to combat the trafficking of children |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Motion to Recommit |
| Vote type | Yea-and-Nay |
| Result | Failed |
| Totals | Yea 208 / Nay 218 / Present 0 / Not Voting 7 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 0 | 218 | 0 | 2 |
| D | 208 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Motion to Recommit
Bill Analysis
Bill Summary: HR 4371 (119th Congress)
Title: To amend the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 and the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance efforts to combat the trafficking of children.
Overview: HR 4371 seeks to strengthen existing federal frameworks aimed at combating child trafficking in the United States. It amends key provisions of the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 and the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to bolster protections for child victims and enhance interagency coordination in trafficking prevention and response.
Key Provisions:
Enhanced Coordination: The bill mandates improved collaboration among federal, state, and local agencies involved in child welfare and trafficking prevention. It emphasizes the need for data sharing and joint training initiatives to ensure a cohesive approach to tackling child trafficking.
Victim Support Services: HR 4371 allocates funding for comprehensive services for child victims, including mental health support, legal assistance, and safe housing. This aims to facilitate recovery and reintegration into society.
Prevention Programs: The bill supports the development and implementation of educational programs aimed at raising awareness about child trafficking, targeting at-risk populations to prevent exploitation before it occurs.
Reporting Requirements: It introduces stricter reporting requirements for agencies regarding the identification and treatment of trafficking victims, ensuring that cases are documented and addressed promptly.
Funding and Authorities: The bill does not specify exact funding amounts but emphasizes the need for appropriations to support the outlined programs and initiatives. It leverages existing authorities under the Department of Homeland Security and other relevant federal agencies.
Beneficiaries and Regulation: The primary beneficiaries of HR 4371 are child trafficking victims, as well as organizations and agencies involved in their protection and rehabilitation. The bill also establishes regulatory frameworks for law enforcement and social service agencies to enhance their response capabilities.
Key Timelines: The latest action on the bill involved an amendment to its title, which was agreed to without objection, reflecting ongoing legislative support for enhanced child trafficking prevention measures. Further legislative actions and appropriations will follow as the bill progresses through Congress.
Yea (208)
J
Jason Crow
L
Lloyd Doggett
J
John Garamendi
J
John Mannion
L
Lucy McBath
R
Rashida Tlaib
N
Nydia Velázquez
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Nay (218)
K
Ken Calvert
S
Scott Franklin
L
Lisa McClain
J
John Rutherford
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
