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114-hr-5975114th Congress

BRIGHT Act of 2016

Sponsored By: Representative Walker, Mark [R-NC-6]

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Summary

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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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Walker, Mark [R-NC-6]

NC • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 9/8/2016

  • Rep. Ellmers, Renee L. [R-NC-2]

    NC • R

    Sponsored 9/8/2016

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