A bill to establish a Federal grant program to combat the smuggling and trafficking of children and young women.

1/10/2025, 11:56 AM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill 119 s 48, also known as the "Federal Grant Program to Combat Child and Young Women Trafficking Act," aims to address the issue of smuggling and trafficking of children and young women in the United States. The bill proposes the establishment of a federal grant program that will provide funding to organizations and agencies working to combat this form of exploitation.

The grant program outlined in the bill will support initiatives aimed at preventing the smuggling and trafficking of children and young women, as well as providing assistance to victims of these crimes. The funds allocated through the program will be used for a variety of purposes, including increasing awareness, providing training for law enforcement and service providers, and supporting victim services.

The bill emphasizes the importance of collaboration between federal, state, and local agencies, as well as non-profit organizations and community groups, in order to effectively combat the smuggling and trafficking of children and young women. It also highlights the need for data collection and research to better understand the scope of the problem and develop evidence-based strategies for prevention and intervention. Overall, Bill 119 s 48 seeks to address a pressing issue in the United States by providing resources and support to those working to combat the exploitation of vulnerable populations. By establishing a federal grant program, the bill aims to strengthen efforts to prevent trafficking, support victims, and hold perpetrators accountable.
Congress
119

Number
S - 48

Introduced on
2025-01-09

# 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 48, also known as the "Federal Grant Program to Combat Child and Young Women Trafficking Act," aims to address the issue of smuggling and trafficking of children and young women in the United States. The bill proposes the establishment of a federal grant program that will provide funding to organizations and agencies working to combat this form of exploitation.

The grant program outlined in the bill will support initiatives aimed at preventing the smuggling and trafficking of children and young women, as well as providing assistance to victims of these crimes. The funds allocated through the program will be used for a variety of purposes, including increasing awareness, providing training for law enforcement and service providers, and supporting victim services.

The bill emphasizes the importance of collaboration between federal, state, and local agencies, as well as non-profit organizations and community groups, in order to effectively combat the smuggling and trafficking of children and young women. It also highlights the need for data collection and research to better understand the scope of the problem and develop evidence-based strategies for prevention and intervention. Overall, Bill 119 s 48 seeks to address a pressing issue in the United States by providing resources and support to those working to combat the exploitation of vulnerable populations. By establishing a federal grant program, the bill aims to strengthen efforts to prevent trafficking, support victims, and hold perpetrators accountable.
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Official Title as IntroducedA bill to establish a Federal grant program to combat the smuggling and trafficking of children and young women.

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.