H.R. 4058: Preventing Sex Trafficking and Improving Opportunities for Youth in Foster Care Act
On February 14, legislation was introdcuced to prevent and respond to the sex trafficking of children in foster care. The foster care legislation, the Preventing Sex Trafficking and Improving Opportunities for Youth in Foster Care Act (HR 4058), is a bipartisan measure introduced by HR Subcommittee Chairman Reichert and Ranking Member Doggett, as well as many other Members of the Committee. The bill was introduced in February following a Human Resources Subcommittee hearing in October, and the public release of a draft bill in December. The Senate Finance Committee passed similar legislation in December.
Below are the supporting materials for the bill.
1. Text of the bill (as introduced)
2. Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 4058
3. Description of Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 4058 (Green Sheet)
4. Introductory remarks by Rep. Doggett
5. Major Congressional Actions
Results of Committee Markup:
- The bill, H.R. 4058, was ordered favorably reported to the House of Representatives as amended by a roll call vote of 33 yeas to 0 nays (with a quorum being present)