arrow_back Civic Audit
Share share

Harsher Penalties for Human Trafficking Near Schools and Universities

New rules increase penalties for human trafficking, especially involving children, if the crime occurs in or near school zones. This aims to protect students and make schools safer places. Citizens can expect educational environments to be better protected from such crimes.
Key points
An additional 5 years of imprisonment for human trafficking committed in a school zone (on school grounds or within 1,000 feet) or during school-sponsored activities.
An additional 5 years of imprisonment for coercion and enticement if the victim is a student and the crime occurs in a school or higher education zone.
The act aims to protect children and youth who are particularly vulnerable to human traffickers in educational settings.
article Official text account_balance Process page notifications_active Track this Bill
gavel
Status:
Expired
Record your position for audit.
Why does your vote on bills matter?
It creates raw, undeniable proof. Civic Will provides the permanent data to verify the Government's loyalty towards its citizens (explained here). Start recording it now.
Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_7566
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Process start date: 2022-04-25
System Note: Lustra is free, publicly auditable civic infrastructure, with full source code available on GitHub. You are reading sterilized legislative data, processed by our radical neutrality engine to strip political spin and retain factual mechanics. We process only official government data. Original documents remain the authoritative source, always verify them if you can.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-05-20
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

No Trafficking Zones Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7566.

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 2022-04-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • An additional 5 years of imprisonment for human trafficking committed in a school zone (on school grounds or within 1,000 feet) or during school-sponsored activities.
  • An additional 5 years of imprisonment for coercion and enticement if the victim is a student and the crime occurs in a school or higher education zone.
  • The act aims to protect children and youth who are particularly vulnerable to human traffickers in educational settings.
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. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7914)

Is this summary verified?

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

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.

CATEGORIES

Security Education Courts and Law