United States 115th Congress Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HR 459 — Trafficking Survivors Relief Act of 2017

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 115th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Trafficking Survivors Relief Act of 2017 This bill amends the federal criminal code to establish a process to vacate convictions and expunge arrests for criminal offenses committed by trafficking victims that directly result from or relate to having been a trafficking victim. A trafficking victim may file a motion: (1) to vacate a conviction for a nonviolent offense that does not include a child victim (i.e., under age 18); (2) to expunge records of an arrest for a nonviolent offense that does not include a child victim; or (3) to expunge records of an arrest for an offense that is violent or that includes a child victim, if the charges are reduced, dismissed, or disposed of.

Bill Text

Sections of law this bill changes

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Also cites: 22 U.S.C. § 7102

How this bill changes current law

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The bill introduces a process for vacating convictions and expunging arrests of victims of human trafficking, which does not currently exist in the law.

  • Chapter 237 of title 18, United States Code

    Sec. 3772. Motion to vacate; expungement; mitigating factors...

    Establishes a new section allowing for motions to vacate convictions and expunge arrests for victims of trafficking.

Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Introduced in House

  4. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 459 do?
Trafficking Survivors Relief Act of 2017 This bill amends the federal criminal code to establish a process to vacate convictions and expunge arrests for criminal offenses committed by trafficking victims that directly result from or relate to having been a trafficking victim. A trafficking victim may file a motion: (1) to vacate a conviction for a nonviolent offense that does not include a child victim (i.e., under age 18); (2) to expunge records of an arrest for a nonviolent offense that does not include a child victim; or (3) to expunge records of an arrest for an offense that is violent or that includes a child victim, if the charges are reduced, dismissed, or disposed of.
Who sponsors HR 459?
HR 459 is sponsored by Wagner, Ann (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 459?
This bill died with 115th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 459?
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