Number: RL34317
Title: Trafficking in Persons: U.S. Policy and Issues for Congress
Authors: Clare Ribando Seelke, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division; Alison Siskin, Domestic Social Policy Division 
Abstract: In the 110th Congress, there are several bills with trafficking-related provisions. The Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 (P.L. 110- 53) directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide specified funding and administrative support to strengthen the Human Smuggling and Trafficking Center. H.R. 3887 (Lantos) approved by the House on December 4, 2007 by a vote of 405-2, would, among other provisions, reauthorize anti-trafficking programs through FY2011, and amend the criminal code and immigration law related to trafficking. A Senate version of that reauthorization bill, S. 3061 (Biden/Brownback), was reported from the Judiciary Committee on July 31, 2008. Another bill, H.R. 2522 (Lewis), would establish a commission to evaluate the effectiveness of current U.S. anti-slavery efforts, including anti-TIP programs, and make recommendations. S. 1703 (Durbin), approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee on September 20, 2007, would create additional jurisdiction in U.S. courts for trafficking offenses occurring in other countries.
Pages: 49
Date: August 14, 2008