Protecting Federal Funds from Human Trafficking and Smuggling Act of 2023

3/8/2024, 8:15 AM
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, and Ways and Means, 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.
Bill 118 hr 3638, also known as the Protecting Federal Funds from Human Trafficking and Smuggling Act of 2023, aims to prevent federal funds from being used to support human trafficking and smuggling activities. The bill was introduced in the US Congress with the goal of addressing the serious issue of human trafficking and smuggling, which are crimes that exploit vulnerable individuals for profit.

The bill includes provisions that require federal agencies to implement measures to ensure that federal funds are not used to support human trafficking or smuggling activities. This includes conducting regular audits and monitoring of funds to prevent misuse. Additionally, the bill calls for increased coordination between federal agencies to better identify and combat human trafficking and smuggling networks.

Furthermore, the bill includes penalties for individuals or organizations found to be using federal funds to support human trafficking or smuggling activities. These penalties may include fines, imprisonment, or other appropriate measures to hold perpetrators accountable for their actions. Overall, the Protecting Federal Funds from Human Trafficking and Smuggling Act of 2023 is a crucial piece of legislation aimed at combating the heinous crimes of human trafficking and smuggling by ensuring that federal funds are not inadvertently supporting these illegal activities.
Congress
118
Number
HR - 3638
Introduced on
2023-05-24
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

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5/24/2023
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Purpose and Summary

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, and Ways and Means, 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.
Bill 118 hr 3638, also known as the Protecting Federal Funds from Human Trafficking and Smuggling Act of 2023, aims to prevent federal funds from being used to support human trafficking and smuggling activities. The bill was introduced in the US Congress with the goal of addressing the serious issue of human trafficking and smuggling, which are crimes that exploit vulnerable individuals for profit.

The bill includes provisions that require federal agencies to implement measures to ensure that federal funds are not used to support human trafficking or smuggling activities. This includes conducting regular audits and monitoring of funds to prevent misuse. Additionally, the bill calls for increased coordination between federal agencies to better identify and combat human trafficking and smuggling networks.

Furthermore, the bill includes penalties for individuals or organizations found to be using federal funds to support human trafficking or smuggling activities. These penalties may include fines, imprisonment, or other appropriate measures to hold perpetrators accountable for their actions. Overall, the Protecting Federal Funds from Human Trafficking and Smuggling Act of 2023 is a crucial piece of legislation aimed at combating the heinous crimes of human trafficking and smuggling by ensuring that federal funds are not inadvertently supporting these illegal activities.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo direct the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to require the disclosure of violations of Federal law with respect to human trafficking or alien smuggling, and for other purposes.
Policy Areas
Crime and Law Enforcement

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Latest Action5/24/2023
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall wi...