The "Supporting Victims of Human Trafficking Act" proposes amendments to the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, specifically targeting federal grants designed to assist victims of human trafficking. A primary change involves increasing the flexibility and maximum percentages for administrative costs associated with these grants. Grant recipients may now allocate up to 7 percent (previously 3 percent) for administrative expenses, while subgrantees can use up to 10 percent (previously 5 percent) for administration and program strengthening. Furthermore, the bill significantly alters the financial requirements for these grants by reducing the non-Federal share from 75 percent to 5 percent . This adjustment means that the federal government will cover up to 95 percent of the grant costs, thereby easing the financial burden on organizations and potentially expanding access to crucial victim assistance services.
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Supporting Victims of Human Trafficking Act
USA119th CongressS-361| Senate
| Updated: 2/3/2025
The "Supporting Victims of Human Trafficking Act" proposes amendments to the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, specifically targeting federal grants designed to assist victims of human trafficking. A primary change involves increasing the flexibility and maximum percentages for administrative costs associated with these grants. Grant recipients may now allocate up to 7 percent (previously 3 percent) for administrative expenses, while subgrantees can use up to 10 percent (previously 5 percent) for administration and program strengthening. Furthermore, the bill significantly alters the financial requirements for these grants by reducing the non-Federal share from 75 percent to 5 percent . This adjustment means that the federal government will cover up to 95 percent of the grant costs, thereby easing the financial burden on organizations and potentially expanding access to crucial victim assistance services.