118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 30Stop Human Trafficking in School Zones Act

To amend title 18, United States Code, to increase the punishment for certain offenses involving children, and for other purposes.

Crime and law enforcement
Introduced Jan 9, 2023
Last action Jan 30, 2023
Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
Jan 9, 2023
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Referred
Jan 9, 2023
Judiciary
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Committee
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House floor
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Senate
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Resolve Changes
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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill establishes an enhanced penalty—an additional prison term of up to five years—for certain human trafficking offenses and sex offenses involving minors that occur within 1,000 feet of the real property comprising a school, school-sponsored activity, playground, or public housing facility; or within 100 feet of certain other places where children gather (e.g., a youth center or swimming pool). The additional prison term must be served consecutively with the prison term imposed for the underlying offense.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 3 actions
Jan 30, 2023
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Jan 9, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 9, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.