S-3470 : Became Public Law


End Human Trafficking in Government Contracts Act of 2022

This bill requires the implementation of certain contracting provisions related to human trafficking.

Specifically, the bill requires, upon receipt of an office of inspector general report substantiating an allegation that the recipient of a contract, grant, or cooperative agreement (or any subgrantee, subcontractor, or agent of the recipient) engaged in human trafficking, that the agency refer the matter to the agency suspension and debarment office (current law requires that the agency consider remedial actions that include such referral).

The Office of Management and Budget must report to Congress on implementation of provisions to end human trafficking in government contracting.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2022-10-17PresidentBecame Public Law No: 117-211.Library of Congress
2022-10-17PresidentSigned by President.Library of Congress
2022-10-17FloorPresented to President.House floor actions
2022-09-29FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2022-09-29VoteOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 463). (text: CR H8143)House floor actions
2022-09-29FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8271-8272)House floor actions
2022-09-28FloorAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.House floor actions
2022-09-28FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3470.House floor actions
2022-09-28FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8143-8144)House floor actions
2022-09-28FloorMrs. Maloney, Carolyn B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
2022-07-14FloorHeld at the desk.House floor actions
2022-07-14FloorReceived in the House.House floor actions
2022-07-14FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
2022-07-13FloorPassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3278; text: CR S3278)Senate
2022-05-24CalendarsPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 384.Senate
2022-05-24CommitteeCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters without amendment. With written report No. 117-116.Senate
2022-02-02CommitteeCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.Senate
2022-01-11IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.Senate
2022-01-11IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

James Lankford [R] (OK)
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Policy Area :

Government Operations and Politics
Related Subjects
  • Congressional oversight
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Human trafficking
  • Public contracts and procurement
  • Smuggling and trafficking
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