Trafficking Survivors Relief Act of 2024

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Explore the details of House Bill 7137 Trafficking Survivors Relief Act of 2024 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Crime and Law Enforcement. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/20/2024, 11:27 AM

Summary of Bill HR 7137

The Trafficking Survivors Relief Act of 2024, also known as Bill 118 hr 7137, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide relief and support to survivors of human trafficking.

The bill includes several key provisions aimed at assisting trafficking survivors. One important aspect of the bill is the establishment of a fund to provide financial assistance to survivors, including housing, medical care, and other necessary services. Additionally, the bill seeks to improve access to legal services for survivors, ensuring that they have the resources they need to seek justice and rebuild their lives.

Furthermore, the bill includes measures to increase awareness and prevention of human trafficking, as well as to enhance coordination between federal, state, and local agencies in combating this crime. It also includes provisions to strengthen penalties for traffickers and to improve the identification and prosecution of trafficking cases. Overall, the Trafficking Survivors Relief Act of 2024 aims to provide comprehensive support to survivors of human trafficking and to prevent future instances of this heinous crime. It represents a bipartisan effort to address a pressing issue facing our society and to ensure that survivors receive the assistance they need to heal and move forward with their lives.

Congressional Summary of HR 7137

Trafficking Survivors Relief Act of 2024

This bill establishes a process to vacate convictions and expunge arrest records for certain criminal offenses committed by victims of human trafficking that directly result from or relate to having been a trafficking victim.

It defines the offenses eligible to be vacated or expunged and sets forth procedures for filing a motion.

The Government Accountability Office must assess the impact of this process, including the number of human trafficking survivors who file motions to vacate convictions or expunge records.

The bill permits certain grants for legal representation to be used to seek post-conviction relief.

Finally, the bill creates a rebuttable presumption that a defendant committed certain offenses under duress if the defendant establishes that he or she was a victim of human trafficking at the time of the offense.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7137

Bill HR 7137 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 30, 2024. Bill HR 7137 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 30, 2024. Bill HR 7137's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 702. as of December 11, 2024

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7137

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

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Congressional oversightCrime victimsCriminal justice information and recordsCriminal procedure and sentencingEvidence and witnessesGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHuman traffickingJudicial procedure and administrationLegal fees and court costsSmuggling and trafficking

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7137

Trafficking Survivors Relief Act of 2024Trafficking Survivors Relief Act of 2024To provide for the vacating of certain convictions and expungement of certain arrests of victims of human trafficking.

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