United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

SRES 340 — A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that all necessary measures should be taken to protect children in the United States from human trafficking, especially during the upcoming Super Bowl, an event around which many children are trafficked for sex.

Last action — Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

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Summary

Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) law enforcement officers, the juvenile justice system, social services, and the public should recognize and treat all children being trafficked for sex as victims of human trafficking; and (2) federal and state law enforcement agencies should take all necessary measures to protect children in the United States from harm, including arresting and prosecuting traffickers and buyers of children for sex in accordance with the applicable laws against child abuse, statutory rape, and human trafficking, particularly during the festivities surrounding Super Bowl XLVIII.

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Action History

  1. Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

  2. Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S704)

  3. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S529)

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does SRES 340 do?
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) law enforcement officers, the juvenile justice system, social services, and the public should recognize and treat all children being trafficked for sex as victims of human trafficking; and (2) federal and state law enforcement agencies should take all necessary measures to protect children in the United States from harm, including arresting and prosecuting traffickers and buyers of children for sex in accordance with the applicable laws against child abuse, statutory rape, and human trafficking, particularly during the festivities surrounding Super Bowl XLVIII.
Who sponsors SRES 340?
SRES 340 is sponsored by Richard Blumenthal (D).
What is the current status of SRES 340?
This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “Introduced” 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 SRES 340?
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