BRIGHT Act of 2017

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Bill Number

HR 2741

Introduced

May 25, 2017

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 2017 or the BRIGHT Act of 2017

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

Jul 12, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
May 25, 2017

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 25, 2017

Introduced in House

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