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Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2025
5/6/2025, 1:55 PM
Summary of Bill HR 2961
Congressional Summary of HR 2961
Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2025
This bill reauthorizes certain programs and activities that promote awareness of human trafficking and support victims. The bill also establishes a new program to support victims of trafficking.
Specifically, this bill reauthorizes through FY2029
- programs and activities at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to promote awareness of trafficking and strengthen services for victims, including the National Human Trafficking Hotline and cybersecurity and public education campaigns;
- Department of Justice grants to support trafficking victims inside the United States, including amounts for housing assistance grants; and
- International Megan’s Law, which requires sex offenders to provide certain information about their intended travel outside of the United States, among other provisions.
The bill also authorizes HHS to carry out a new program—the Human Trafficking Survivors Employment and Education Program—to help victims of trafficking integrate or reintegrate into society.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2961
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Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
8Democrat Cosponsors
3Republican Cosponsors
5Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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Comments
Elena Currin
11 months ago
As a 30-year-old woman from Kentucky, I am deeply saddened by the implications of this bill. It is disheartening to see that this legislation may not provide adequate protection and support for victims of trafficking. It is crucial that we prioritize the safety and well-being of those who have been exploited and ensure that they receive the necessary resources to recover and rebuild their lives. I am concerned about how this bill may impact individuals like myself who may be at risk of trafficking or know someone who has been affected by it. It is important that we address the root causes of trafficking and implement comprehensive solutions to prevent it from happening in the first place. Who else is affected by this bill and what can we do to ensure that it truly serves the needs of trafficking victims?
Gian Cross
11 months ago
I heard about this bill, and I'm not really sure what it's all about. Does anyone know more about it? I'm curious to learn how it could impact people like me. #HRBill2961 #TraffickingVictimsProtectionAct #Curious
