Supporting Victims of Human Trafficking Act

1/3/2025, 9:04 PM
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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.
Congress
118

Number
S - 4640

Introduced on
2024-07-09

# Amendments
1

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

12/19/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Passed in Senate

Purpose and Summary

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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.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to strengthen trafficking victim assistance grant funding.

Policy Areas
Crime and Law Enforcement

Comments

APPROVED
RW
Royal Watkins
@hemp_mulling_spices_alfalfa_sprout75651
I don't like this bill. How will it impact funding for victim support services?

Recent Activity

Latest Action12/20/2024
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