HR 5975 · 114th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

BRIGHT Act of 2016

Introduced 2016-09-08· Sponsored by Rep. Walker, Mark [R-NC-6]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.(2016-09-26)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Bettering Resources in Guarding from Human Trafficking Act of 2016 or the BRIGHT Act of 2016 This bill amends the federal criminal code to establish a five-year mandatory minimum prison term for certain offenses related to peonage, slavery, involuntary servitude, forced labor, and trafficking.…

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Cosponsors (2)

2 Republicans
Rep. Weber, Randy K., Sr. [R-TX-14]TX
Rep. Ellmers, Renee L. [R-NC-2]NC