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Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-4113| House 
| Updated: 6/24/2025
Christopher H. Smith

Christopher H. Smith

Republican Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (2)
Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation reauthorizes and significantly amends the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, aiming to strengthen global efforts against human trafficking. It extends authorizations for appropriations under the Act through fiscal year 2029, increasing funding levels for various anti-trafficking programs, including a specific allocation for programs to end modern slavery. The bill also modifies the "Program to End Modern Slavery" grants, requiring them to be awarded on a competitive basis. Key changes include amendments to the country tier standards, specifically renaming the "special watch list" to the Tier 2 watch list and refining the criteria for countries placed on it, such as those with significant or increasing victim numbers without proportional action. It clarifies the definition and scope of nonhumanitarian, nontrade-related foreign assistance that can be withheld from central governments of countries not complying with minimum standards, detailing specific exclusions for humanitarian, health, and certain development aid. The bill also explicitly adds reporting requirements for trafficking for the purposes of organ harvesting to the annual Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report. Furthermore, the legislation integrates counter-trafficking in persons efforts into development cooperation and assistance policy, ensuring that foreign aid does not inadvertently contribute to increased vulnerability to trafficking. It streamlines reporting by eliminating duplicative requirements and mandates that a printed hard copy of the annual TIP report be made publicly available. Finally, it clarifies that the Director of the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking reports directly to the Secretary of State, enhancing oversight and accountability.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5150
Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6552
Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5856
Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2023

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-2200
Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2018
Jun 24, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 24, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5150
    Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6552
    Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5856
    Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2023


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-2200
    Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2018


  • June 24, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 24, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1144: Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2025

Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-4113| House 
| Updated: 6/24/2025
This legislation reauthorizes and significantly amends the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, aiming to strengthen global efforts against human trafficking. It extends authorizations for appropriations under the Act through fiscal year 2029, increasing funding levels for various anti-trafficking programs, including a specific allocation for programs to end modern slavery. The bill also modifies the "Program to End Modern Slavery" grants, requiring them to be awarded on a competitive basis. Key changes include amendments to the country tier standards, specifically renaming the "special watch list" to the Tier 2 watch list and refining the criteria for countries placed on it, such as those with significant or increasing victim numbers without proportional action. It clarifies the definition and scope of nonhumanitarian, nontrade-related foreign assistance that can be withheld from central governments of countries not complying with minimum standards, detailing specific exclusions for humanitarian, health, and certain development aid. The bill also explicitly adds reporting requirements for trafficking for the purposes of organ harvesting to the annual Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report. Furthermore, the legislation integrates counter-trafficking in persons efforts into development cooperation and assistance policy, ensuring that foreign aid does not inadvertently contribute to increased vulnerability to trafficking. It streamlines reporting by eliminating duplicative requirements and mandates that a printed hard copy of the annual TIP report be made publicly available. Finally, it clarifies that the Director of the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking reports directly to the Secretary of State, enhancing oversight and accountability.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5150
Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6552
Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5856
Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2023

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-2200
Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2018
Jun 24, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 24, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5150
    Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6552
    Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5856
    Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2023


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-2200
    Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2018


  • June 24, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 24, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Christopher H. Smith

Christopher H. Smith

Republican Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (2)
Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1144: Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted