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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
Summary of Bill S 48
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.
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.
Congressional Summary of S 48
Stopping the Abuse, Victimization, and Exploitation of Girls Act or the SAVE Girls Act
This bill authorizes the Department of Justice and the Department of Health and Human Services to provide grants to certain governmental and nongovernmental organizations to combat the smuggling and trafficking of children and young women.
The focus of this grant program is (1) preventing the smuggling of children and women between the ages of 12 and 24 across the U.S. border; and (2) providing support to such individuals if they have already been smuggled into the United States or if they have been or are at risk of becoming victims of a severe form of trafficking in persons, including child sex trafficking.
Current Status of Bill S 48
Bill S 48 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 9, 2025. Bill S 48 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on January 9, 2025. Bill S 48's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of January 9, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 48
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 48
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 48
A bill to establish a Federal grant program to combat the smuggling and trafficking of children and young women.
A bill to establish a Federal grant program to combat the smuggling and trafficking of children and young women.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 48
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