# 117-hr-7710: Counter Human Trafficking Research and Development Act

117-hr-7710, Counter Human Trafficking Research and Development Act, is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4] (D-WI); status Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Small Business, 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. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-hr-7710
- Congress: 117
- Title: Counter Human Trafficking Research and Development Act
- Status: Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Small Business, 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.
- Introduced: 2022-05-10
- Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4] (D-WI)
- Cosponsors: 2
- Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Counter Human Trafficking Research and Development Act This bill establishes a counter human trafficking initiative. Specifically, the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) must establish a National Counter Human Trafficking Research and Development Initiative to improve counter human trafficking efforts. The OSTP must establish or designate an interagency committee, which shall be co-chaired by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and include representatives from any other appropriate federal agency. The committee shall oversee the planning, management, and coordination of the initiative and establish and periodically update the initiative's goals and priorities. In addition, the committee must develop and periodically update a strategic plan. Not later than 180 days after the enactment of this bill, the NSF must establish an advisory committee on counter human trafficking research and development. The advisory committee shall assess the coordination, implementation, and activities of the initiative; the balance of activities and funding across the initiative; and the need to revise the program. Not later than 90 days after the enactment of this bill, the Government Accountability Office shall conduct a study that includes an assessment of human trafficking data collection needs and practices of federal agencies, local nongovernmental organizations, law enforcement, and prosecutors to improve federal research and development to prevent, identify, and disrupt human trafficking.

## Cosponsors (2)

- Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30] (D-TX), 2022-05-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8] (D-VA), 2022-05-10T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 117-hr-1667: Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act
- 117-hr-1437: Further Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2023
- 117-hr-1842: Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act
- 117-hr-1057: Greatest Generation Commemorative Coin Act
- 117-hr-9497: International Violence Against Women Act of 2022
- 117-hr-8535: Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act

## Sources
- [117-hr-7710 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/7710)

## Related
- [117-hr-1667: Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-1667)
- [117-hr-1437: Further Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2023](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-1437)
- [117-hr-1842: Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-1842)
- [117-hr-1057: Greatest Generation Commemorative Coin Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-1057)
- [117-hr-9497: International Violence Against Women Act of 2022](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-9497)
- [117-hr-8535: Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-8535)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-7710 (as of 2025-11-18).