To authorize the Diplomatic Security Services of the Department of State to investigate allegations of violations of conduct constituting offenses under chapter 77 of title 18, United States Code, and for other purposes.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill authorizes Secretary of State to investigate transnational human trafficking violations and amends State Department Basic Authorities Act to add human trafficking to Diplomatic Security Service jurisdiction, authorizes Secretary of State to investigate transnational human trafficking violations under 18 USC Chapter 77 and amends State Department Basic Authorities Act accordingly, and authorizes Secretary of State to investigate transnational human trafficking violations and amends 22 USC 2709(a)(1) to add trafficking to DSS investigative authority. It relies on definition changes and reporting requirements. The main policy areas are Foreign Policy, Social Welfare, Criminal Justice, and Foreign Affairs.
Who Benefits and How
State Department Diplomatic Security Service could gain revenue opportunities, Human trafficking victims could face reduced risk, and Human trafficking victims internationally could face reduced risk.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Transnational human trafficking organizations could face increased risk and State Department would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Authorizes Secretary of State to investigate transnational human trafficking violations and amends State Department Basic Authorities Act to add human trafficking to Diplomatic Security Service jurisdiction.
- Authorizes Secretary of State to investigate transnational human trafficking violations under 18 USC Chapter 77 and amends State Department Basic Authorities Act accordingly.
- Authorizes Secretary of State to investigate transnational human trafficking violations and amends 22 USC 2709(a)(1) to add trafficking to DSS investigative authority.
- Requires Secretary of State to submit annual reports to Congress for 6 years on human trafficking cases opened, investigated, and referred for prosecution under new authorities.
- Establishes a 7-year sunset provision after which the Act terminates and prior law is restored.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill authorizes Secretary of State to investigate transnational human trafficking violations and amends State Department Basic Authorities Act to add human trafficking to Diplomatic Security Service jurisdiction, authorizes Secretary of State to investigate transnational human trafficking violations under 18 USC Chapter 77 and amends State Department Basic Authorities Act accordingly, and authorizes Secretary of State to investigate transnational human trafficking violations and amends 22 USC 2709(a)(1) to add trafficking to DSS investigative authority.
Key Policy Areas
Foreign Policy, Social Welfare, Criminal Justice, Foreign Affairs
Primary Purpose
The bill authorizes Secretary of State to investigate transnational human trafficking violations and amends State Department Basic Authorities Act to add human trafficking to Diplomatic Security Service jurisdiction, authorizes Secretary of State to investigate transnational human trafficking violations under 18 USC Chapter 77 and amends State Department Basic Authorities Act accordingly, and authorizes Secretary of State to investigate transnational human trafficking violations and amends 22 USC 2709(a)(1) to add trafficking to DSS investigative authority.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- State Department Diplomatic Security Service
- Human trafficking victims
- Human trafficking victims internationally
- Congressional oversight committees
Identified Costs
- Transnational human trafficking organizations
- State Department
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
Passed HouseReceived; read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign …
Passed House (inferred from eh version)
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Stakeholder Effects
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Congressional oversight committees, State Department, State Department Diplomatic Security Service
Positive-direction: Congressional oversight committees, State Department Diplomatic Security Service
Negative-direction: State Department
Human trafficking victims, Human trafficking victims internationally
Transnational human trafficking organizations
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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