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Bill115th CongressFiled May 11, 2017Crime and Law Enforcement
S. 1103

Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign Authorization Act of 2017

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What it doesSummary passed senate without amendment (Oct 5, 2017)

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

Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign Authorization Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) the Blue Campaign to unify and coordinate DHS efforts to address human trafficking.

The campaign shall provide guidance and training to appropriate DHS personnel and other law enforcement personnel regarding:

  • programs to help identify instances of human trafficking;
  • the types of information that should be collected and recorded in information technology systems utilized by DHS to help identify individuals suspected or convicted of human trafficking;
  • systematic and routine information sharing within DHS and among law enforcement agencies regarding such individuals and patterns and practices of human trafficking;
  • techniques to identify suspected trafficking victims along the U.S. border and at airport security checkpoints;
  • methods to be used to train Transportation Security Administration employees to identify trafficking victims and to serve as a liaison and resource regarding trafficking prevention to appropriate state, local, and private sector aviation workers and the traveling public;
  • utilizing resources to educate partners and stakeholders and to increase public awareness of human trafficking; and
  • leveraging partnerships with governmental, nongovernmental, and private organizations to raise such awareness.

(Sec. 3) DHS shall: (1) ensure the integration of information technology systems utilized within DHS to record and track information regarding individuals suspected or convicted of human trafficking; and (2) report to Congress describing the status and effectiveness of, and providing recommendation regarding the appropriate DHS office for, such campaign.

What just happenedOct 10, 2017

Held at the desk.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI](R-WI)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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  1. Oct 10, 2017FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  2. Oct 10, 2017FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  3. Oct 10, 2017Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  4. Oct 5, 2017Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6374-6375; text: CR S6374-6375)

  5. Oct 5, 2017Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6374-6375; text: CR S6374-6375)

  6. Sep 14, 2017Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 221.

  7. Sep 14, 2017Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson without amendment. With written report No. 115-157.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  8. Sep 14, 2017Committee14000

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson without amendment. With written report No. 115-157.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  9. May 17, 2017Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  10. May 11, 2017IntroReferral

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

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  11. May 11, 2017IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate without amendmentOct 5, 201782

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

Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign Authorization Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) the Blue Campaign to unify and coordinate DHS efforts to address human trafficking.

The campaign shall provide guidance and training to appropriate DHS personnel and other law enforcement personnel regarding:

  • programs to help identify instances of human trafficking;
  • the types of information that should be collected and recorded in information technology systems utilized by DHS to help identify individuals suspected or convicted of human trafficking;
  • systematic and routine information sharing within DHS and among law enforcement agencies regarding such individuals and patterns and practices of human trafficking;
  • techniques to identify suspected trafficking victims along the U.S. border and at airport security checkpoints;
  • methods to be used to train Transportation Security Administration employees to identify trafficking victims and to serve as a liaison and resource regarding trafficking prevention to appropriate state, local, and private sector aviation workers and the traveling public;
  • utilizing resources to educate partners and stakeholders and to increase public awareness of human trafficking; and
  • leveraging partnerships with governmental, nongovernmental, and private organizations to raise such awareness.

(Sec. 3) DHS shall: (1) ensure the integration of information technology systems utilized within DHS to record and track information regarding individuals suspected or convicted of human trafficking; and (2) report to Congress describing the status and effectiveness of, and providing recommendation regarding the appropriate DHS office for, such campaign.

Reported to Senate without amendmentSep 14, 201780

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign Authorization Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) the Blue Campaign to unify and coordinate DHS efforts to address human trafficking.

The campaign shall provide guidance and training to appropriate DHS personnel and other law enforcement personnel regarding:

  • programs to help identify instances of human trafficking;
  • the types of information that should be collected and recorded in information technology systems utilized by DHS to help identify individuals suspected or convicted of human trafficking;
  • systematic and routine information sharing within DHS and among law enforcement agencies regarding such individuals and patterns and practices of human trafficking;
  • techniques to identify suspected trafficking victims along the U.S. border and at airport security checkpoints;
  • methods to be used to train Transportation Security Administration employees to identify trafficking victims and to serve as a liaison and resource regarding trafficking prevention to appropriate state, local, and private sector aviation workers and the traveling public;
  • utilizing resources to educate partners and stakeholders and to increase public awareness of human trafficking; and
  • leveraging partnerships with governmental, nongovernmental, and private organizations to raise such awareness.

(Sec. 3) DHS shall: (1) ensure the integration of information technology systems utilized within DHS to record and track information regarding individuals suspected or convicted of human trafficking; and (2) report to Congress describing the status and effectiveness of, and providing recommendation regarding the appropriate DHS office for, such campaign.

Introduced in SenateMay 11, 2017

Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign Authorization Act of 2017

This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) the Blue Campaign to unify and coordinate DHS efforts to address human trafficking.

The campaign shall provide guidance and training to appropriate DHS personnel and other law enforcement personnel regarding:

  • programs to help identify instances of human trafficking;
  • the types of information that should be collected and recorded in information technology systems utilized by DHS to help identify individuals suspected or convicted of human trafficking;
  • systematic and routine information sharing within DHS and among law enforcement agencies regarding such individuals and patterns and practices of human trafficking;
  • techniques to identify suspected trafficking victims along the U.S. border and at airport security checkpoints;
  • methods to be used to train Transportation Security Administration employees to identify trafficking victims and to serve as a liaison and resource regarding trafficking prevention to appropriate state, local, and private sector aviation workers and the traveling public;
  • utilizing resources to educate partners and stakeholders and to increase public awareness of human trafficking; and
  • leveraging partnerships with governmental, nongovernmental, and private organizations to raise such awareness.

DHS shall: (1) ensure the integration of information technology systems utilized within DHS to record and track information regarding individuals suspected or convicted of human trafficking; and (2) report to Congress describing the status and effectiveness of, and providing recommendation regarding the appropriate DHS office for, such campaign.

Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign Authorization Act of 2017 — Informed