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Study on SESTA/FOSTA's Impact on Sex Workers' Health and Safety

This act mandates studies on the unintended consequences of website closures for individuals engaged in transactional sex, following the SESTA/FOSTA legislation. The goal is to understand how these changes affected their health, safety, and access to resources, as well as human trafficking investigations. The findings will help inform future public policies.
Key points
Directs the Department of Health and Human Services to study the impact of website closures on the health and safety of individuals engaged in transactional sex.
Directs the Attorney General to report on the impact of these changes on human trafficking investigations and prosecutions.
Studies will assess changes in access to technology, ability to negotiate terms, experiences with violence, interactions with law enforcement, and impacts on finances, homelessness, and mental health.
Reports from these studies are to be made publicly available within one year of the act's enactment.
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Print number: 117_HR_6928
Sponsor: Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]
Process start date: 2022-03-03
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

SAFE SEX Workers Study Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6928.

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 2022-03-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Directs the Department of Health and Human Services to study the impact of website closures on the health and safety of individuals engaged in transactional sex.
  • Directs the Attorney General to report on the impact of these changes on human trafficking investigations and prosecutions.
  • Studies will assess changes in access to technology, ability to negotiate terms, experiences with violence, interactions with law enforcement, and impacts on finances, homelessness, and mental health.
  • Reports from these studies are to be made publicly available within one year of the act's enactment.
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. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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