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Harsher Penalties for Human Trafficking Near Schools

This new law increases prison sentences for human trafficking if the crime occurs within a school zone or near school-sponsored activities. It aims to better protect children and youth, who are often targets for traffickers, especially in places where young people gather.
Key points
An additional 5 years in prison for human trafficking within a school zone (1000 feet of a school or school activity).
The act aims to make schools safer places and improve the identification of trafficking victims.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_7546
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Process start date: 2022-04-21