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6 U.S.C. § 242b — Information on visa denials required to be entered into electronic data system
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**(a) In general** Whenever a consular officer of the United States denies a visa to an applicant, the consular officer shall enter the fact and the basis of the denial and the name of the applicant into the interoperable electronic data system implemented under [section 1722(a) of title 8](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1722/a&num=0&edition=prelim).
**(b) Prohibition** In the case of any alien with respect to whom a visa has been denied under subsection (a)—
(1) no subsequent visa may be issued to the alien unless the consular officer considering the alien’s visa application has reviewed the information concerning the alien placed in the interoperable electronic data system, has indicated on the alien’s application that the information has been reviewed, and has stated for the record why the visa is being issued or a waiver of visa ineligibility recommended in spite of that information; and
(2) the alien may not be admitted to the United States without a visa issued in accordance with the procedures described in paragraph (1).
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**(a) In general** Whenever a consular officer of the United States denies a visa to an applicant, the consular officer shall enter the fact and the basis of the denial and the name of the applicant into the interoperable electronic data system implemented under [section 1722(a) of title 8](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1722/a&num=0&edition=prelim).
**(b) Prohibition** In the case of any alien with respect to whom a visa has been denied under subsection (a)—
(1) no subsequent visa may be issued to the alien unless the consular officer considering the alien’s visa application has reviewed the information concerning the alien placed in the interoperable electronic data system, has indicated on the alien’s application that the information has been reviewed, and has stated for the record why the visa is being issued or a waiver of visa ineligibility recommended in spite of that information; and
(2) the alien may not be admitted to the United States without a visa issued in accordance with the procedures described in paragraph (1).
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**(a) Establishment**
(1) **In general** — The Secretary of Homeland Security shall operate, within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations, the Center for Countering Human Trafficking (referred to in this Act as “CCHT”).
(2) **Purpose** — The purpose of CCHT shall be to serve at the forefront of the Department of Homeland Security’s unified global efforts to counter human trafficking through law enforcement operations and victim protection, prevention, and awareness programs.
(3) **Administration** — Homeland Security Investigations shall—
(A) maintain a concept of operations that identifies CCHT participants, funding, core functions, and personnel; and
(B) update such concept of operations, as needed, to accommodate its mission and the threats to such mission.
(4) **Personnel**
(A) *Director* — The Secretary of Homeland Security shall appoint a CCHT Director, who shall—
(i) be a member of the Senior Executive Service; and
(ii) serve as the Department of Homeland Security’s representative on human trafficking.
(B) *Minimum core personnel requirements* — Subject to appropriations, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall ensure that CCHT is staffed with at least 45 employees in order to maintain continuity of effort, subject matter expertise, and necessary support to the Department of Homeland Security, including—
(i) employees who are responsible for the Continued Presence Program and other victim protection duties;
(ii) employees who are responsible for training, including curriculum development, and public awareness and education;
(iii) employees who are responsible for stakeholder engagement, Federal interagency coordination, multilateral partnerships, and policy;
(iv) employees who ar
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TITLE 6—DOMESTIC SECURITY
§ 242b
1 See References in Text note below.
(A) by developing, tracking, and coordi-
nating leads; and
(B) by providing subject matter expertise;
(2) augment the enforcement of the prohibi-
tion on the importation of goods produced
with forced labor through civil and criminal
authorities;
(3) coordinate a Department-wide effort to
conduct procurement audits and enforcement
actions, including suspension and debarment,
in order to mitigate the risk of human traf-
ficking throughout Department acquisitions
and contracts; and
(4) support all CCHT enforcement efforts
with intelligence by conducting lead develop-
ment, lead validation, case support, strategic
analysis, and data analytics.
(c) Protection and Awareness Programs Unit
The CCHT Director shall operate, within
CCHT, a Protection and Awareness Programs
Unit, which shall—
(1) incorporate a victim-centered approach
throughout Department of Homeland Security
policies, training, and practices;
(2) operate a comprehensive Continued Pres-
ence program;
(3) conduct, review, and assist with Depart-
ment of Homeland Security human trafficking
training, screening, and identification tools
and efforts;
(4) operate the Blue Campaign’s nationwide
public awareness effort and any other aware-
ness efforts needed to encourage victim identi-
fication and reporting to law enforcement and
to prevent human trafficking; and
(5) coordinate external engagement, includ-
ing training and events, regarding human traf-
ficking with critical partners, including sur-
vivors, nongovernmental organizations, cor-
porations, multilateral entities, law enforce-
ment agencies, and other interested parties.
(Pub. L. 117–322, § 3, Dec. 27, 2022, 136 Stat. 4433.)
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