Bill115th CongressFiled May 25, 2017Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 2741
BRIGHT Act of 2017
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Under committee review
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 25, 2017)
Bettering Resources in Guarding from Human Trafficking Act of 2017 or the BRIGHT Act of 2017
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 happenedJul 12, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Walker, Mark [R-NC-6](R-NC)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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- Introduced in HouseMay 25, 2017
- Jul 12, 2017Committee
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