H.R. 1144 · 119th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement
Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2025
Reauthorizes and amends programs preventing and protecting trafficking victims. AI-read
What it does
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Roll call votes
No recorded roll call votes on this bill. Most bills never get one; many pass by voice vote or unanimous consent, or stay in committee.
What members said about it
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Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), a longtime leader in the global fight against human trafficking, today commemorated the 188th anniversary of famed abolitionist and statesman Frederick Douglass’ escape from slavery on September 3rd, 1838.
“Today, we mark 188 years since former slave Frederick Douglass—one of the most influential and awe-inspiring figures in American history—courageously self-emancipated from the shackles of slavery.”
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Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-NY) today held a press conference on Long Island to highlight the horrific impact of human trafficking on Long Island and Queens communities, and urge the passage of two bipartisan bills in Congress to prevent…
“Human trafficking is not some victimless crime. Many people, often women, are being exploited, abused, and assaulted and it’s happening right here in our backyard.”
Latest action
Jul 22, 2025 · Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.