Bill 118 hr 1116, also known as the Stop Taxpayer Funding of Traffickers Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of preventing taxpayer funds from being used to support human traffickers. The bill seeks to address the issue of traffickers exploiting government programs and receiving financial assistance from the government.
The main provisions of the bill include prohibiting any federal funds from being used to provide assistance to individuals or organizations that have been convicted of human trafficking offenses. It also requires federal agencies to conduct thorough background checks on individuals and organizations applying for government grants or contracts to ensure that they are not involved in human trafficking.
Additionally, the bill mandates that federal agencies establish procedures to monitor and prevent the misuse of government funds by traffickers. It also requires agencies to report any instances of suspected trafficking activities to the appropriate authorities.
Overall, the Stop Taxpayer Funding of Traffickers Act aims to protect taxpayer dollars from being used to support criminal activities and to prevent human traffickers from exploiting government programs for their own gain.