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Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign Authorization Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Feb 14, 2018)

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

Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign Authorization Act

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) a program to be known as the Blue Campaign, the purpose of which shall be to unify and coordinate DHS efforts to address human trafficking.

The campaign director shall issue DHS-wide guidance to and develop training programs for appropriate DHS personnel, coordinate departmental efforts, and provide guidance and training on trauma-informed practices to ensure that human trafficking victims are afforded prompt access to victim support service providers and assistance to address their immediate and long-term needs.

Such campaign shall provide guidance and training to DHS personnel and other federal, state, tribal, and law enforcement personnel regarding:

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

(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 on the status and effectiveness of, and providing a recommendation regarding the appropriate office within DHS for, the Blue Campaign.

What just happenedFeb 14, 2018

Became Public Law No: 115-125.

Who’s behind it

Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10](R-TX)Sponsor
3 cosponsors1 D2 R
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  1. Feb 14, 2018President

    Became Public Law No: 115-125.

  2. Feb 14, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 115-125.

  3. Feb 14, 2018President

    Signed by President.

  4. Feb 14, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Feb 6, 2018Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Feb 6, 2018President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Jan 30, 2018Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Jan 30, 2018Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S591)

  9. Jan 30, 2018Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S591)

  10. Jan 16, 2018IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

  11. Jan 11, 2018FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  12. Jan 11, 2018FloorH37100

    On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H161)

  13. Jan 11, 2018Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.(text: CR H161)

  14. Jan 11, 2018FloorH30200

    Mr. McCaul asked unanimous consent to discharge from the Committees on Homeland Security and the Judiciary and consider.

  15. Jan 11, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H161)

  16. Jan 11, 2018DischargeH12300

    Committee on the Judiciary discharged.

    Judiciary Committee
  17. Jan 11, 2018Committee5500

    Committee on the Judiciary discharged.

    Judiciary Committee
  18. Jan 11, 2018DischargeH12300

    Committee on Homeland Security discharged.

    Homeland Security Committee
  19. Jan 11, 2018Committee5500

    Committee on Homeland Security discharged.

    Homeland Security Committee
  20. Dec 21, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

    Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee
  21. Dec 21, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Judiciary Committee
  22. Dec 21, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Homeland Security Committee
  23. Dec 21, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  24. Dec 21, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawFeb 14, 201849

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

Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign Authorization Act

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) a program to be known as the Blue Campaign, the purpose of which shall be to unify and coordinate DHS efforts to address human trafficking.

The campaign director shall issue DHS-wide guidance to and develop training programs for appropriate DHS personnel, coordinate departmental efforts, and provide guidance and training on trauma-informed practices to ensure that human trafficking victims are afforded prompt access to victim support service providers and assistance to address their immediate and long-term needs.

Such campaign shall provide guidance and training to DHS personnel and other federal, state, tribal, and law enforcement personnel regarding:

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

(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 on the status and effectiveness of, and providing a recommendation regarding the appropriate office within DHS for, the Blue Campaign.

Passed Senate without amendmentJan 30, 201882

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

Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign Authorization Act

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) a program to be known as the Blue Campaign, the purpose of which shall be to unify and coordinate DHS efforts to address human trafficking.

The campaign director shall issue DHS-wide guidance to and develop training programs for appropriate DHS personnel, coordinate departmental efforts, and provide guidance and training on trauma-informed practices to ensure that human trafficking victims are afforded prompt access to victim support service providers and assistance to address their immediate and long-term needs.

Such campaign shall provide guidance and training to DHS personnel and other federal, state, tribal, and law enforcement personnel regarding:

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

(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 on the status and effectiveness of, and providing a recommendation regarding the appropriate office within DHS for, the Blue Campaign.

Passed House without amendmentJan 11, 201881

(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

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) a program to be known as the Blue Campaign, the purpose of which shall be to unify and coordinate DHS efforts to address human trafficking.

The campaign director shall issue DHS-wide guidance to and develop training programs for appropriate DHS personnel, coordinate departmental efforts, and provide guidance and training on trauma-informed practices to ensure that human trafficking victims are afforded prompt access to victim support service providers and assistance to address their immediate and long-term needs.

Such campaign shall provide guidance and training to DHS personnel and other federal, state, tribal, and law enforcement personnel regarding:

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

(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 on the status and effectiveness of, and providing a recommendation regarding the appropriate office within DHS for, the Blue Campaign.

Introduced in HouseDec 21, 2017

Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign Authorization Act

This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) a program to be known as the Blue Campaign, the purpose of which shall be to unify and coordinate DHS efforts to address human trafficking.

The campaign director shall issue DHS-wide guidance to and develop training programs for appropriate DHS personnel, coordinate departmental efforts, and provide guidance and training on trauma-informed practices to ensure that human trafficking victims are afforded prompt access to victim support service providers and assistance to address their immediate and long-term needs.

Such campaign shall provide guidance and training to DHS personnel and other federal, state, tribal, and law enforcement personnel regarding:

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

DHS shall ensure the integration of DHS information technology systems used to record and track information regarding individuals suspected or convicted of human trafficking.

Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign Authorization Act — Informed