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Supporting Victims of Human Trafficking Act

USA119th CongressS-361| Senate 
| Updated: 2/3/2025
Jon Ossoff

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Senator

Georgia

Cosponsors (1)
Marsha Blackburn (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4640
Supporting Victims of Human Trafficking Act
Feb 3, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 3, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4640
    Supporting Victims of Human Trafficking Act


  • February 3, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 3, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 118-4640: Supporting Victims of Human Trafficking Act
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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.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4640
Supporting Victims of Human Trafficking Act
Feb 3, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 3, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4640
    Supporting Victims of Human Trafficking Act


  • February 3, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 3, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jon Ossoff

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Senator

Georgia

Cosponsors (1)
Marsha Blackburn (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 118-4640: Supporting Victims of Human Trafficking Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Crime victimsHuman traffickingLaw enforcement administration and fundingSmuggling and trafficking