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Main Subject: Crime and Law Enforcement

Countering Human Trafficking Act of 2021

This bill provides statutory authority for the Center for Countering Human Trafficking (CCHT) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The CCHT coordinates DHS efforts to combat human trafficking and the importation of goods produced with forced labor.

The bill also requires the CCHT to develop a strategy to improve the systems and processes used throughout DHS to combat human trafficking and the importation of goods produced with forced labor.

Library of Congress Actions

President
Dec. 27 2022	Became Public Law No: 117-322. Signed by President.
Dec. 23 2022	Presented to President.

BecameLaw
Dec. 27 2022	Became Public Law No: 117-322. Signed by President.

Floor
Dec. 14 2022	Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Apr. 06 2022	Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

House floor actions Actions

Floor
Dec. 23 2022	Presented to President.
Dec. 14 2022	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9823-9824) DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2991. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9823-9826) Mr. Nadler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Apr. 07 2022	Held at the desk. Received in the House.

Senate Actions

Floor
Apr. 07 2022	Message on Senate action sent to the House. Star Print ordered on the reported bill.
Apr. 06 2022	Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S2055-2056) The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent. (CR S2055) Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2054-2056)