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house Bill H.R. 507

Should the Federal Gov’t Study Human Trafficking?

Argument in favor

Human trafficking is a serious crime and human rights violation that continues to occur in the U.S. despite efforts to combat it at all levels of law enforcement. A better understanding of how and why this occurs, as well as how best to identify and help victims, is badly needed.

Catherine's Opinion
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02/07/2019
This topic is one of those oh my God why is this even a question. Of course we should study human trafficking and find ways to stop it.
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tnyah's Opinion
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02/07/2019
most definitely. it’s a huge problem right now, and we need all of the resources we can get to help find more of these people. the solution to every problem is educate yourself, and if we do that, we can find out better ways to break up these rings.
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Josh's Opinion
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02/07/2019
This is the modern-day version of slavery and the federal government must take an active role in ending this tragedy.
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Argument opposed

Law enforcement agencies already understand the basic dynamics of human trafficking and would be better able to combat it if they simply had more financial resources to conduct investigations and stings.

Patty's Opinion
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02/07/2019
The wall is not going to stop human trafficking. It’s coming from countries all over the world. We need to figure out how to stop this horrific crime on every front. It’s happening within our own borders.
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RAN's Opinion
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02/07/2019
Stop the damn studies,we already know it’s happening, JUST BUILD THE DAMN WALL!
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JTJ's Opinion
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02/07/2019
No they should do something to stop human trafficking. Build the wall.
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bill Progress

  • Not enacted
    The President has not signed this bill
  • The senate has not voted
      senate Committees
      Committee on the Judiciary
  • The house Passed February 7th, 2019
    Roll Call Vote 414 Yea / 1 Nay
      house Committees
      Committee on the Judiciary
      Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security
    IntroducedJanuary 11th, 2019
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Bill Activity

  • IntroReferral
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Floor
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • Floor
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 1 (Roll no. 71).
  • Floor
    Considered as unfinished business.
  • Floor
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
  • Floor
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 507.
  • Floor
    Considered under suspension of the rules.
  • Floor
    Ms. Bass moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  • Floor
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 1 (Roll no. 71). (text: CR H1409)
  • Floor
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1417-1418)
  • Floor
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1409-1413)
  • IntroReferral
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

bill Progress

  • Not enacted
    The President has not signed this bill
  • The senate has not voted
      senate Committees
      Committee on the Judiciary
  • The house Passed February 7th, 2019
    Roll Call Vote 414 Yea / 1 Nay
      house Committees
      Committee on the Judiciary
      Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security
    IntroducedJanuary 11th, 2019
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    burrkitty's Opinion In Favor
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    02/07/2019
    Obviously.
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    Patty's Opinion Against
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    02/07/2019
    The wall is not going to stop human trafficking. It’s coming from countries all over the world. We need to figure out how to stop this horrific crime on every front. It’s happening within our own borders.
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    Catherine's Opinion In Favor
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    02/07/2019
    This topic is one of those oh my God why is this even a question. Of course we should study human trafficking and find ways to stop it.
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    RAN's Opinion Against
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    02/07/2019
    Stop the damn studies,we already know it’s happening, JUST BUILD THE DAMN WALL!
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    JTJ's Opinion Against
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    02/07/2019
    No they should do something to stop human trafficking. Build the wall.
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    tnyah's Opinion In Favor
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    02/07/2019
    most definitely. it’s a huge problem right now, and we need all of the resources we can get to help find more of these people. the solution to every problem is educate yourself, and if we do that, we can find out better ways to break up these rings.
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    Josh's Opinion In Favor
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    02/07/2019
    This is the modern-day version of slavery and the federal government must take an active role in ending this tragedy.
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    andrewwilliams's Opinion Against
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    02/08/2019
    We don’t need to “study” it. We know all about it and how wrong it really is.
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    ManfromNebraska's Opinion Against
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    02/08/2019
    Another waste of taxpayers money. We have law enforcement already and it’s already against the law.
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    SneakyPete's Opinion In Favor
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    02/08/2019
    👍🏻 House Bill H.R. 570 AKA - Put Trafficking Victims First Act of 2019 👍🏻 I’m in full agreement with and recommend the passage of the House Bill H.R. 570 AKA - Put Trafficking Victims First Act of 2019 which would direct the Attorney General to study a range of issues related to human trafficking. It’d also express the sense of Congress that human trafficking is a serious problem deserving of both federal funds to address the problem and states’ attention to the issue. Human trafficking is a serious crime and human rights violation that continues to occur in the U.S. despite efforts to combat it at all levels of law enforcement. A better understanding of how and why this occurs, as well as how best to identify and help victims, is badly needed. SneakyPete..... 🤷🏼‍♂️👍🏻???👍🏻🤷‍♀️. 2*7*19.....
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    Sean's Public Comment
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    02/08/2019
    Any studies of human trafficking, should include the migrant children that were taken from their parents and are being funneled through an adoption agency with ties to Betsy DeVos. The Trump Administration is responsible for kidnapping those children and they are moving those stolen children to people that are not their parents. That is human trafficking and it is the Trump Administration that is guilty of it.
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    Adithya's Opinion In Favor
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    02/07/2019
    Human trafficking is the same thing as slavery. Why would we not support the investigation into a crime that goes against not only the Constitution but against fundamental human rights?
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    KansasTamale's Public Comment
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    02/08/2019
    Since Trump & the Republicans ARE IN THE HUMAN TRAFFICKING BUSINESS NOT SURE HOW THEY CAN STUDY THEMSELVES. They have ripped Thousands of children from the arms of their families & won’t even try to put them back together. They have put the kids in concentration camps &/or in homes that have not been vetted. They DON’T EVEN KNOW WHERE MOST OF THR CHILDREN IR THE PARENTS ARE. THIS IS MORE HORRENDOUS THAN ANY OTHER TRAFFICKING. SHAME, SHAME, SHAME.
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    Dick 's Public Comment
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    02/08/2019
    Yeah...That's it do-nothing Congress....let's study.
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    Ed's Opinion Against
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    02/08/2019
    We all know it’s bad! We all understand the impact to kids and families. What actually needs to be studied? The money should be allocated to law enforcement for enforcement and social programs to work with those most a risk.
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    Iesha's Opinion In Favor
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    02/07/2019
    Yes! Human Trafficking is a billion dollar industry that occurs around the world. Trading humans is just not occurring in Mexico, it is manifesting in your community, local schools, and state. It Has transpired to a national and international level. Many victims are being traded and taken in Europe and Asia from the U.S. It is a serious issue.
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    shultzeli's Opinion In Favor
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    02/07/2019
    Protect women.
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    David's Opinion Against
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    02/07/2019
    We already know it’s happening! Why do we have to wast money studying it. Do something about it.
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    Jennifer's Opinion In Favor
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    02/07/2019
    Human trafficking is a serious crime and human rights violation that continues to occur in the U.S. despite efforts to combat it at all levels of law enforcement. A better understanding of how and why this occurs, as well as how best to identify and help victims, is badly needed.
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    W0Iv3rln3's Opinion In Favor
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    02/08/2019
    Didn't it study it already?
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