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A bill to strengthen trafficking victim assistance grant funding.
2/4/2025, 11:56 AM
Summary of Bill S 361
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.
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.
Congressional Summary of S 361
Supporting Victims of Human Trafficking Act
This bill increases the percentage of the total allocation made available for trafficking victim services grants that may be set aside for research and for training and technical assistance.
Specifically, the bill increases from 3% to 7% the amount that may be set aside for research, evaluation, and statistics; and increases from 5% to 10% the amount that may be set aside for training and technical assistance. Further, the bill allows the amount set aside for training and technical assistance to be used for strengthening program administration and budgeting.
The bill also increases from 75% to 95% the federal share of project costs.
Current Status of Bill S 361
Bill S 361 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 3, 2025. Bill S 361 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 3, 2025. Bill S 361's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of February 3, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 361
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 361
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 361
A bill to strengthen trafficking victim assistance grant funding.
A bill to strengthen trafficking victim assistance grant funding.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 361
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