# 117-hr-6563: Protecting Federal Funds from Human Trafficking and Smuggling Act of 2022

117-hr-6563, Protecting Federal Funds from Human Trafficking and Smuggling Act of 2022, is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5] (R-TX); status Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-hr-6563
- Congress: 117
- Title: Protecting Federal Funds from Human Trafficking and Smuggling Act of 2022
- Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
- Introduced: 2022-02-02
- Sponsor: Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5] (R-TX)
- Cosponsors: 21
- Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Protecting Federal Funds from Human Trafficking and Smuggling Act of 2022 This bill prohibits a nonprofit entity from receiving federal funds unless the entity certifies compliance with certain federal laws (e.g., laws with respect to human trafficking and smuggling). It also establishes reporting requirements, including that the Government Accountability Office must annually report to Congress on those nonprofit entities that do not certify their compliance with these laws.

## Cosponsors (21)

- Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17] (R-TX), 2022-02-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tiffany, Thomas P. [R-WI-7] (R-WI), 2022-02-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14] (R-TX), 2022-02-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Smith, Jason [R-MO-8] (R-MO), 2022-02-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Keller, Fred [R-PA-12] (R-PA), 2022-02-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9] (R-AZ), 2022-02-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26] (R-TX), 2022-02-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Rosendale Sr., Matthew M. [R-MT-At Large] (R-MT), 2022-02-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36] (R-TX), 2022-02-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC] (R-NC), 2022-02-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11] (R-TX), 2022-02-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cawthorn, Madison [R-NC-11] (R-NC), 2022-02-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1] (R-TN), 2022-02-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] (R-GA), 2022-02-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5] (R-SC), 2022-02-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Taylor, Van [R-TX-3] (R-TX), 2022-02-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Davis, Rodney [R-IL-13] (R-IL), 2022-02-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2] (R-NE), 2022-02-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21] (R-NY), 2022-02-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1] (R-AL), 2022-02-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19] (R-FL), 2022-02-02T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

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## Sources
- [117-hr-6563 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/6563)

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- [117-hr-5142: To award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal, in commemoration to the servi…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-5142)
- [117-hr-6773: Protecting Federal Funds from Human Trafficking and Smuggling Act of 2022](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-6773)
- [117-hjres-65: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United Stat…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hjres-65)
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