A bill to strengthen trafficking victim assistance grant funding.

2/4/2025, 11:56 AM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill 119 s 361, also known as the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2021, aims to enhance the support and resources available to victims of human trafficking. The bill focuses on increasing funding for grant programs that provide assistance to trafficking survivors, including housing, legal services, and mental health support.

One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of a National Human Trafficking Hotline, which will serve as a resource for victims seeking help and information. The bill also includes provisions to improve coordination between federal, state, and local agencies in combating human trafficking and supporting survivors.

Additionally, Bill 119 s 361 seeks to strengthen penalties for traffickers and provide training for law enforcement and other professionals to better identify and respond to trafficking situations. The bill emphasizes the importance of a victim-centered approach, ensuring that survivors are treated with dignity and respect throughout the legal process. Overall, Bill 119 s 361 aims to bolster efforts to combat human trafficking and provide critical support to those who have been victimized. By increasing funding for victim assistance programs and enhancing coordination among agencies, the bill seeks to improve outcomes for survivors and hold traffickers accountable for their crimes.
Congress
119

Number
S - 361

Introduced on
2025-02-03

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill 119 s 361, also known as the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2021, aims to enhance the support and resources available to victims of human trafficking. The bill focuses on increasing funding for grant programs that provide assistance to trafficking survivors, including housing, legal services, and mental health support.

One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of a National Human Trafficking Hotline, which will serve as a resource for victims seeking help and information. The bill also includes provisions to improve coordination between federal, state, and local agencies in combating human trafficking and supporting survivors.

Additionally, Bill 119 s 361 seeks to strengthen penalties for traffickers and provide training for law enforcement and other professionals to better identify and respond to trafficking situations. The bill emphasizes the importance of a victim-centered approach, ensuring that survivors are treated with dignity and respect throughout the legal process. Overall, Bill 119 s 361 aims to bolster efforts to combat human trafficking and provide critical support to those who have been victimized. By increasing funding for victim assistance programs and enhancing coordination among agencies, the bill seeks to improve outcomes for survivors and hold traffickers accountable for their crimes.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to strengthen trafficking victim assistance grant funding.

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Latest Action2/3/2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.