VoterlyH.R. 507: Put Trafficking Victims First Act of 2019
116th Congress · Sponsored from California · In committee
What this bill does
Put Trafficking Victims First Act of 2019 This bill sets forth provisions intended to help assess the prevalence of human trafficking in the United States and improve support for victims of trafficking and service providers. The Department of Justice (DOJ) must work with federal entities and other stakeholders to do the following: establish a working group to improve the collection and analysis of data on the incidence of trafficking, report on efforts to develop methodologies to determine the prevalence of human trafficking, and survey survivors to estimate the prevalence of human trafficking and improve services for victims. DOJ must also report on efforts to increase restitution to victims of trafficking.
Key facts
- Status In committee
- Introduced 2019-01-11
- Policy area Crime and Law Enforcement
- Cosponsors 7
- Latest action Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37] introduced H.R. 507. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
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Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
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Agree or disagree with H.R. 507? Go to the homepage to record your view and compare your stance with how your representatives vote. See Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37]'s profile to vote on their bills and check your alignment % with the sponsor.
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Frequently asked questions
What does H.R. 507 do?
Put Trafficking Victims First Act of 2019 This bill sets forth provisions intended to help assess the prevalence of human trafficking in the United States and improve support for victims of trafficking and service providers. The Department of Justice (DOJ) must work with federal …
Who sponsored H.R. 507?
Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37] (D) of California is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.R. 507?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.R. 507 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "In committee." See the latest action above for details.