Supporting Victims of Human Trafficking Act

Hozzl · 2025-01-14T17:15:30Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 4640 Supporting Victims of Human Trafficking Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Crime and Law Enforcement. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/14/2025, 5:15 PM

Summary of Bill S 4640

Bill 118 s 4640, also known as the Trafficking Victims Assistance Grant Funding Enhancement Act, aims to provide additional support and resources for victims of human trafficking. The bill seeks to strengthen existing grant funding programs that assist trafficking victims by increasing the amount of funding available and expanding the types of services that can be provided.

Specifically, the bill proposes to allocate more funding to organizations that provide shelter, medical care, legal assistance, and other essential services to trafficking victims. Additionally, the bill aims to improve coordination between federal, state, and local agencies to ensure that victims receive the support they need to recover and rebuild their lives.

Overall, the Trafficking Victims Assistance Grant Funding Enhancement Act is a bipartisan effort to address the growing problem of human trafficking in the United States and provide much-needed assistance to those who have been victimized. By strengthening grant funding programs and expanding the range of services available to victims, this bill aims to make a meaningful impact in the fight against human trafficking.

Congressional Summary of S 4640

Supporting Victims of Human Trafficking Act

The bill revises the percentage of the total allocation made available for trafficking victim services grants that may be set aside for research and for training and technical assistance.

Specifically, the bill increases from 3% to 7% the amount that may be set aside for research, evaluation, and statistics; and increases from 5% to 10% the amount that may set aside for training and technical assistance. Further, the bill allows the amount set aside for training and technical assistance to be used for strengthening program administration and budgeting.

The bill also increases from 75% to 95% the federal share of project costs.

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Current Status of Bill S 4640

Bill S 4640 is currently in the status of Passed in Senate since December 19, 2024. Bill S 4640 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 9, 2024. Bill S 4640's most recent activity was Held at the desk. as of December 20, 2024