Bill114th CongressFiled Sep 8, 2016Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 5975
BRIGHT Act of 2016
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Sep 8, 2016)
Bettering Resources in Guarding from Human Trafficking Act of 2016 or the BRIGHT Act of 2016
This bill amends the federal criminal code to establish a five-year mandatory minimum prison term for certain offenses related to peonage, slavery, involuntary servitude, forced labor, and trafficking.
What just happenedSep 26, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Walker, Mark [R-NC-6](R-NC)Sponsor
2 cosponsors2 R
2cosponsors1committees4actions2subjects
- Introduced in HouseSep 8, 2016
- Sep 26, 2016Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House