H.R. 6552Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2022

1 recorded action235 of these members are on the 2026 ballotWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: Christopher H. Smith [R-NJ-04]
Cosponsors: 9 · 5 Democrats · 4 Republicans
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Committees: Foreign Affairs Committee, Ways and Means Committee · and 4 more
Latest action: Jul 27, 2022 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

IntroducedFeb 1, 2022
Passed the HouseJul 26, 2022
Passed the SenateNot yet reached
Sent to the PresidentNot yet reached
Became lawNot yet reached

What the measure doesCRS summary

This bill reauthorizes programs to combat human trafficking and addresses related issues.

The bill reauthorizes through FY2026 various programs, including (1) Department of State and Department of Justice activities to combat human trafficking internationally; and (2) the Angel Watch Center, a U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement program that notifies foreign countries of the pending arrival of certain convicted sex offenders.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) may carry out a program to prevent the re-exploitation of certain victims of trafficking by helping such individuals reintegrate into society and achieve self-sufficiency.

The bill modifies an existing HHS grant program to provide training to school staff and students to recognize and avoid human trafficking, including by (1) renaming the program the Frederick Douglass Human Trafficking Prevention Education Grants program, and (2) modifying the prioritization for awarding such grants.

The U.S. Agency for International Development must encourage integration of activities to counter human trafficking into its broader assistance programs.

The bill also reauthorizes the U.S. Advisory Council on Human Trafficking through FY2031.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.R. 6552 as passed House on Jul 26, 2022. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 388

House Jul 26, 2022

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2022

Passed · Two-thirds required

401 Yea 20 Nay 9 not voting

Crossed both parties 20 of 421 voting members broke with their own party: 20 Republicans.

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All members430 members

Democratic219 members

Republican211 members

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Cosponsors9 · 5 Democrats · 4 Republicans

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor H.R. 6552 and vote against it. 2 signed when it was filed.

Who lobbied on H.R. 65526 organizations

Organizations that named H.R. 6552 in a lobbying disclosure. Only those that cited the bill by number appear, so this is a floor, not a full list.

COVENANT HOUSEfiled by COVENANT HOUSE, UNCORKED ADVOCATES

Housing · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice · Budget/Appropriations9 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2022Filing

HOPE FOR JUSTICEfiled by ASCEND CONSULTING

Foreign Relations · Travel/Tourism4 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2022Filing

CATHOLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES

Medicare/Medicaid · Health Issues · Budget/Appropriations · Disaster Planning/Emergencies +6 more2 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2022Filing

GENERAL FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S CLUBSfiled by UNIFIED SOLUTIONS, LLC

Government Issues · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice · Budget/Appropriations · Veterans +1 more1 filing · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2022Filing

PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA INCfiled by PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA, INC.

Budget/Appropriations · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties · Defense · Family issues/Abortion/Adoption +5 more1 filing · 1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) 2022Filing

RAPE ABUSE & INCEST NATIONAL NETWORKfiled by RAPE, ABUSE & INCEST NATIONAL NETWORK

Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice · Health Issues · Budget/Appropriations · Education1 filing · 1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) 2022Filing

18 disclosures name this measure. Retrieved from LDA.gov on 2026-10-05. Senate Office of Public Records cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from LDA.gov.