International Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2024

12/17/2024, 9:05 AM

International Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2023

This bill reauthorizes various international antitrafficking activities and foreign assistance programs; requires counter-trafficking strategies, activities, and efforts to be further integrated into projects supported by U.S. foreign assistance; and expands related reporting requirements.

Bill 118 s 920, also known as the International Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2024, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to reauthorize and strengthen the existing programs and initiatives aimed at combating human trafficking both domestically and internationally.

The bill includes provisions to enhance support for victims of trafficking, improve coordination among federal agencies, and increase efforts to prevent trafficking in the first place. It also seeks to expand the scope of existing programs to address emerging trends and challenges in the fight against human trafficking.

Specifically, the International Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2024 includes measures to increase funding for victim services, improve training for law enforcement and other stakeholders, and enhance international cooperation to combat trafficking networks. Additionally, the bill aims to strengthen the legal framework for prosecuting traffickers and holding them accountable for their crimes. Overall, the International Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2024 represents a bipartisan effort to address the complex and pervasive issue of human trafficking. By reauthorizing and expanding existing programs, this bill seeks to provide greater support for victims, improve coordination among stakeholders, and enhance efforts to prevent trafficking in the future.
Congress
118

Number
S - 920

Introduced on
2023-03-22

# Amendments
1

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/12/2023

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

International Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2023

This bill reauthorizes various international antitrafficking activities and foreign assistance programs; requires counter-trafficking strategies, activities, and efforts to be further integrated into projects supported by U.S. foreign assistance; and expands related reporting requirements.

Bill 118 s 920, also known as the International Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2024, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to reauthorize and strengthen the existing programs and initiatives aimed at combating human trafficking both domestically and internationally.

The bill includes provisions to enhance support for victims of trafficking, improve coordination among federal agencies, and increase efforts to prevent trafficking in the first place. It also seeks to expand the scope of existing programs to address emerging trends and challenges in the fight against human trafficking.

Specifically, the International Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2024 includes measures to increase funding for victim services, improve training for law enforcement and other stakeholders, and enhance international cooperation to combat trafficking networks. Additionally, the bill aims to strengthen the legal framework for prosecuting traffickers and holding them accountable for their crimes. Overall, the International Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2024 represents a bipartisan effort to address the complex and pervasive issue of human trafficking. By reauthorizing and expanding existing programs, this bill seeks to provide greater support for victims, improve coordination among stakeholders, and enhance efforts to prevent trafficking in the future.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to reauthorize the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact
Congressional committees•
Cultural exchanges and relations•
Foreign labor•
Foreign loans and debt•
Government information and archives•
Government studies and investigations•
Human trafficking•
International exchange and broadcasting•
International monetary system and foreign exchange•
International organizations and cooperation•
Multilateral development programs•
Smuggling and trafficking•
Visas and passports

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International Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2023

This bill reauthorizes various international antitrafficking activities and foreign assistance programs; requires counter-trafficking strategies, activitie...


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