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119th Congress · House bill · Last action Jul 22, 2025
Bills›Crime and Law Enforcement›H.R. 1144Congress.gov ↗
H.R. 1144IntroducedCrime and Law Enforcement

Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (R-NJ)24 cosponsorsIntroduced Feb 7, 2025
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Introduced
Feb 7
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House committee
Jul 22
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Senate
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What happens next: Awaiting committee assignment or hearings in the House.

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Cosponsors (24)

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11 Democrats, 13 Republicans (of 24 shown).

Activity timeline

Jul 22
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 22
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb 7
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Education and Workforce, 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.
Feb 7
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Education and Workforce, 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.
Feb 7
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Education and Workforce, 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.
Feb 7
Introduced in House
Feb 7
Introduced in House
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All 7 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
Jul 22
HOUSEOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 22
HOUSECommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb 7
HOUSEReferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Education and Workforce, 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.
Feb 7
HOUSEReferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Education and Workforce, 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.
Feb 7
HOUSEReferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Education and Workforce, 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.
Feb 7
Introduced in House
Feb 7
Introduced in House

All 24 cosponsors

11 Democrats · 13 Republicans
Democrats (11)
Republicans (13)

In the news

'Congress Advances Prevention and Education to End Human Trafficking' - Congressman Chris Smith (.gov)
'To help heal, restore and to empower': Lawmakers seek passage of bi­par­tisan sex traf­ficking victims act - Spectrum News
Highlighting 25 years of progress, advocacy, and continued commitmentSmith marks the 25th anniversary of his Trafficking Victims Protection Act, calls for the immediate passage of HR 1144, his Frederick Douglass TVPRA of 2025 - Congressman Chris Smith (.gov)
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