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Bill115th CongressFiled Sep 19, 2017International Affairs
S. 1848

Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2017

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Sep 19, 2017)

Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2017

This bill amends the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 to modify: (1) the criteria for determining whether countries are meeting the minimum standards for the elimination of human trafficking, and (2) actions to be taken against countries that fail to meet such standards.

The U.S. Agency for International Development shall incorporate child protection and anti-trafficking strategies into the development strategy for each country on the special watch list.

The bill sets forth child soldier protection provisions.

The U.S. Executive Director of each multilateral development bank shall initiate discussions to develop anti-human trafficking provisions in project development, procurement, and evaluation policies.

What just happenedSep 19, 2017

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 225.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Corker, Bob [R-TN](R-TN)Sponsor
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  1. Sep 19, 2017Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 225.

  2. Sep 19, 2017Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Corker. Without written report.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  3. Sep 19, 2017Committee14000

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Corker. Without written report.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  4. Sep 19, 2017IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Introduced in SenateSep 19, 2017

Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2017

This bill amends the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 to modify: (1) the criteria for determining whether countries are meeting the minimum standards for the elimination of human trafficking, and (2) actions to be taken against countries that fail to meet such standards.

The U.S. Agency for International Development shall incorporate child protection and anti-trafficking strategies into the development strategy for each country on the special watch list.

The bill sets forth child soldier protection provisions.

The U.S. Executive Director of each multilateral development bank shall initiate discussions to develop anti-human trafficking provisions in project development, procurement, and evaluation policies.

Reported to Senate without amendmentSep 19, 201780

Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2017

This bill amends the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 to modify: (1) the criteria for determining whether countries are meeting the minimum standards for the elimination of human trafficking, and (2) actions to be taken against countries that fail to meet such standards.

The U.S. Agency for International Development shall incorporate child protection and anti-trafficking strategies into the development strategy for each country on the special watch list.

The bill sets forth child soldier protection provisions.

The U.S. Executive Director of each multilateral development bank shall initiate discussions to develop anti-human trafficking provisions in project development, procurement, and evaluation policies.

Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2017 — Informed