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Combating Human Trafficking: Tracking Criminal Finances

This act aims to strengthen the fight against human trafficking by focusing on investigating and prosecuting financial activities that support these crimes. Governments of other countries will now be evaluated on how effectively they combat the financing of human trafficking, potentially leading to greater safety and justice for citizens worldwide.
Key points
The act requires governments to actively investigate and prosecute financial crimes linked to human trafficking.
Effectiveness in combating the financing of human trafficking will become a key factor in evaluating countries' efforts against this crime.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_233
Sponsor: Rep. Steil, Bryan [R-WI-1]
Process start date: 2021-01-06
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Exposing the Financing of Human Trafficking Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_233.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-06.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The act requires governments to actively investigate and prosecute financial crimes linked to human trafficking.
  • Effectiveness in combating the financing of human trafficking will become a key factor in evaluating countries' efforts against this crime.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Steil, Bryan [R-WI-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Global Human Rights.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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