Summary of Bill S 2349
Bill 118 s 2349, also known as the Jimmy Deal Trafficking Survivors Assistance Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of providing assistance to survivors of human trafficking. The bill is named after Jimmy Deal, a prominent advocate for trafficking survivors.
The main provisions of the bill include the establishment of a grant program to fund organizations that provide services to trafficking survivors, such as housing, medical care, and legal assistance. The bill also calls for the creation of a national hotline for trafficking survivors to access resources and support.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to improve coordination between federal, state, and local agencies in combating human trafficking, as well as provisions to increase training for law enforcement and other professionals who may come into contact with trafficking survivors.
Overall, the Jimmy Deal Trafficking Survivors Assistance Act of 2023 aims to provide much-needed support and resources to survivors of human trafficking, while also working to prevent future instances of trafficking through increased awareness and coordination among relevant agencies.