VoterlyH.R. 5664: LIFT Act
116th Congress · Sponsored from Texas · In committee
What this bill does
Leveraging Information on Foreign Traffickers Act or the LIFT Act This bill requires the Department of State to ensure that the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons and the Bureau of Diplomatic Security receive timely and regular information regarding visa denials based on grounds related to human trafficking. The bill also extends (1) to June 30 the deadline for submission of the annual Trafficking in Persons Report, and (2) through FY2025 the survivor-led Advisory Council on Human Trafficking.
Key facts
- Status In committee
- Introduced 2020-01-21
- Policy area International Affairs
- Cosponsors 11
- Latest action Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10] introduced H.R. 5664. 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.
See Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]'s donors & voting record →
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. 5664? Go to the homepage to record your view and compare your stance with how your representatives vote. See Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]'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. 5664 do?
Leveraging Information on Foreign Traffickers Act or the LIFT Act This bill requires the Department of State to ensure that the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons and the Bureau of Diplomatic Security receive timely and regular information regarding visa denials …
Who sponsored H.R. 5664?
Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10] (R) of Texas is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.R. 5664?
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. 5664 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "In committee." See the latest action above for details.