HR-5804 : Still Just a Bill


DHS Blue Campaign Enhancement Act

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to expand its Blue Campaign, which coordinates DHS actions to identify and prevent human trafficking. The bill requires DHS to (1) provide web-based training for law enforcement and corrections personnel, and (2) establish an advisory board for the campaign.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2020-10-01IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.Senate
2020-09-30FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2020-09-30FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5086-5087)House floor actions
2020-09-30FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5804.House floor actions
2020-09-30FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5086-5088)House floor actions
2020-09-30FloorMs. Underwood moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
2020-09-11CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 399.House floor actions
2020-09-11DischargeCommittee on the Judiciary discharged.House floor actions
2020-09-11CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-498, Part I.House floor actions
2020-02-12CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended).House committee actions
2020-02-12CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2020-02-07IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2020-02-07IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2020-02-07IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Crime and Law Enforcement
Related Subjects
  • Advisory bodies
  • Crime prevention
  • Crime victims
  • Criminal justice information and records
  • Employment and training programs
  • Human trafficking
  • Law enforcement administration and funding
  • Law enforcement officers
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