Supporting Victims of Human Trafficking

Summary#

This bill, the Supporting Victims of Human Trafficking Act (S. 361), would change how certain federal grants for trafficking victims are allocated. It amends Section 107(b)(2) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000. Key changes in the bill text: the word "shall" is changed to "may" in one place; the share listed in clause (i) is changed from "three percent" to "up to 7 percent"; clause (ii) is changed from "5 percent" to "up to 10 percent" and adds the phrase "and strengthening program administration and budgeting" after "activities"; clause (iii) changes "one percent" to "up to 1 percent"; and subparagraph (C) changes "75 percent" to "95 percent." The bill was introduced February 3, 2025, by Senators Jon Ossoff and Marsha Blackburn and referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee.

What it means for you#

• The bill changes the percentage limits and wording that guide how grant money under Section 107(b)(2) may be used.
• Organizations or agencies that receive these trafficking victim assistance grants may see different allowable maximum shares for the listed categories (including an explicit allowance for program administration and budgeting).
• The change from "shall" to "may" indicates a move from a required action to a permitted one in the amended text, based on the bill language.

Expenses#

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Proponents' View#

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Opponents' View#

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