H.R. 6552 · 117th Congress

Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2022

Introduced on Feb 1, 2022 by Christopher H. Smith (R-NJ-4). 9 cosponsors, 5 of them from another party. Latest action (Jul 27, 2022): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Stage
Passed one chamber
Introduced
Feb 1, 2022
Cosponsors
9
5 from the other party
Policy area
International Affairs
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Progress

The furthest stage the measure reached. Simple and concurrent resolutions do not go to the President.

  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. 4Passed both chambers
  5. 5Sent to the President
  6. 6Became law

Official title

To reauthorize the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, and for other purposes.

Subjects

  • Adult education and literacy
  • Advisory bodies
  • Child safety and welfare
  • Community life and organization
  • Congressional oversight
  • Crime prevention
  • Crime victims
  • Crimes against children
  • Domestic violence and child abuse
  • Education programs funding
  • Elementary and secondary education
  • Employment and training programs
  • Europe
  • Foreign aid and international relief
  • Government information and archives
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Human trafficking
  • Intergovernmental relations
  • Performance measurement
  • Sanctions
  • Smuggling and trafficking
  • Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
  • State and local government operations
  • Teaching, teachers, curricula
  • Ukraine

Summary

By the Congressional Research Service (Passed House, Jul 26, 2022). Public domain.

Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2022

This bill reauthorizes programs to combat human trafficking and addresses related issues.

The bill reauthorizes through FY2026 various programs, including (1) Department of State and Department of Justice activities to combat human trafficking internationally; and (2) the Angel Watch Center, a U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement program that notifies foreign countries of the pending arrival of certain convicted sex offenders.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) may carry out a program to prevent the re-exploitation of certain victims of trafficking by helping such individuals reintegrate into society and achieve self-sufficiency.

The bill modifies an existing HHS grant program to provide training to school staff and students to recognize and avoid human trafficking, including by (1) renaming the program the Frederick Douglass Human Trafficking Prevention Education Grants program, and (2) modifying the prioritization for awarding such grants.

The U.S. Agency for International Development must encourage integration of activities to counter human trafficking into its broader assistance programs.

The bill also reauthorizes the U.S. Advisory Council on Human Trafficking through FY2031.

Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Christopher H. SmithR-NJ-4Sponsor

Democrats · 5

Republicans · 4

Roll calls

Recorded votes on the measure. Most measures move by voice vote or unanimous consent, which record no individual positions.

  1. On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
    Jul 26, 2022· House· Passage· Passed 401–20

History

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  1. Feb 1, 2022Introduced in House
  2. Feb 1, 2022Introduced in House
  3. Feb 1, 2022 · HouseReferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Oversight and Reform, Education and Labor, and 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.
  4. Feb 1, 2022 · HouseReferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Oversight and Reform, Education and Labor, and 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.
  5. Feb 1, 2022 · HouseReferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Oversight and Reform, Education and Labor, and 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.
  6. Feb 1, 2022 · HouseReferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Oversight and Reform, Education and Labor, and 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.
  7. Feb 1, 2022 · HouseReferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Oversight and Reform, Education and Labor, and 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.
  8. Feb 8, 2022 · HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  9. Feb 9, 2022 · HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  10. Feb 9, 2022 · HouseOrdered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
  11. Jul 26, 2022 · HouseMs. Bass moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  12. Jul 26, 2022 · HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7083-7089)
  13. Jul 26, 2022 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6552.
  14. Jul 26, 2022 · HouseAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
  15. Jul 26, 2022 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7142)
  16. Jul 26, 2022Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 401 - 20 (Roll no. 388).(text: CR H7083-7085)House · Roll call 388
  17. Jul 26, 2022 · HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 401 - 20 (Roll no. 388). (text: CR H7083-7085)House · Roll call 388
  18. Jul 26, 2022 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  19. Jul 27, 2022 · SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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    $50K reported (all issues)

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  • Senate roll-call votes and DW-NOMINATE scores (Voteview (UCLA Department of Political Science))Lewis, Jeffrey B., Keith Poole, Howard Rosenthal, Adam Boche, Aaron Rudkin, and Luke Sonnet (2026). Voteview: Congressional Roll-Call Votes Database. https://voteview.com/ · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Free to use with the required citation
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