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HOUSE 30118th CongressMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove all United States Armed Forces, other than United States Armed Forces assigned to protect the United States Embassy, from Somalia.

Last Action
4/27/2023

Actions

  • 2023-01-30Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H507)
  • 2023-01-09Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • 2023-01-09Introduced in House
  • 2023-01-09Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2023-01-09 (00)

Stop Human Trafficking in School Zones Act

This bill establishes an enhanced penalty—an additional prison term of up to five years—for certain human trafficking offenses and sex offenses involving minors that occur within 1,000 feet of the real property comprising a school, school-sponsored activity, playground, or public housing facility; or within 100 feet of certain other places where children gather (e.g., a youth center or swimming pool). The additional prison term must be served consecutively with the prison term imposed for the underlying offense.

Cosponsors (8)

  • Michael McCaul (R-TX)
  • JERROLD NADLER (D-NY)
  • Byron Donalds (R-FL)
  • Wesley Hunt (R-TX)
  • Beth Van Duyne (R-TX)
  • Al Green (D-TX)
  • John Carter (R-TX)
  • James Moylan (R-GU)

Subjects

  • Assault and harassment offenses
  • Crimes against children
  • Criminal procedure and sentencing
  • Domestic violence and child abuse
  • Educational facilities and institutions
  • Human trafficking
  • Pornography
  • Public housing
  • Sex offenses
  • Smuggling and trafficking
  • Sports and recreation facilities
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