BRIGHT Act of 2016

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Bill Number

HR 5975

Introduced

Sep 8, 2016

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

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Topics

Crime and Law Enforcement Criminal procedure and sentencing Human trafficking

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Summary

Bettering Resources in Guarding from Human Trafficking Act of 2016 or the BRIGHT Act of 2016

This bill amends the federal criminal code to establish a five-year mandatory minimum prison term for certain offenses related to peonage, slavery, involuntary servitude, forced labor, and trafficking.

Actions

Sep 26, 2016

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Sep 8, 2016

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sep 8, 2016

Introduced in House

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