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BillHR 7420 · 119

Stop Gender Trafficking of Minors Act

Introduced
Feb 9, 2026
Cosponsors
3
Traction
0
Last Action
Feb 9, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires law enforcement to take specific actions to prevent and respond to the gender-based trafficking of minors, including training and reporting requirements. Increases efforts to identify and support minor victims of gender-based trafficking.

Sponsored By

Dan Crenshaw
Republican · Texas · House

Bill Journey

  1. Feb 9, 2026
  3. Feb 9, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects minor victims of human trafficking, particularly those being trafficked based on their gender, by increasing law enforcement efforts to identify and support them. It also impacts law enforcement agencies, which would be required to implement new training and reporting procedures to combat gender-based trafficking of minors.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
4backers
  • Republican4
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (3)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicSafety & Crime
CommitteeCommittee on the Judiciary
IntroducedFeb 9, 2026
Last UpdatedFeb 9, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
Subjects
  • Safety

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.