HR 4113 IH: Combating Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking (Direct Link)
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Section 1: Introduction
The Combating Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Act (H.R. 4113 IH) aims to combat human trafficking and modern slavery in the United States.
Section 2: Defining Human Trafficking
The bill defines human trafficking as “the recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, or obtaining of a person for labor or services through the use of force, fraud, or coercion.”
Section 3: Penalties for Human Traffickers
Under the bill, penalties for human traffickers would include fines and imprisonment. The exact terms are outlined in section 5.
Section 4: Protection for Victims of Human Trafficking
The bill provides protection for victims of human trafficking, including access to medical care, housing, and counseling. It also establishes a fund to support these services.
Section 5: Reporting Requirements
The bill requires the Secretary of State to report on human trafficking annually. The reports would include information on the number of victims, traffickers, and cases investigated or prosecuted.
Section 6: Effective Dates
The bill’s provisions would take effect on the first day of the first full reporting period for the report required by section 110(b)(1) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, as amended by this Act.
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