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S. 5315 — To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to enhance border security by seeking to expand partnerships with appropriate law enforcement entities in Mexico and Central American and South American countries to combat human smuggling and trafficking operations in Mexico and such countries, and for other purposes.
December 19, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,342
S. 5315 aims to improve border security by directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to form and strengthen partnerships with law enforcement agencies in Mexico and countries in Central and South America. The bill focuses on combating human smuggling and trafficking by...
Simple Explanation
S. 5315 is a plan to make the border safer by asking for help from police in nearby countries. They'll work together to catch people who sneak others across the border and teach everyone about the dangers of these trips.
H. R. 443 — To direct the Secretary of Labor to train certain employees of Department of Labor how to effectively detect and assist law enforcement in preventing human trafficking during the course of their official duties, and for other purposes.
January 25, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,035
H.R. 443, titled the “Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act,” aims to equip certain Department of Labor employees with the skills required to identify and help law enforcement in preventing human trafficking during their work. It mandates the Secretary of Labor to...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 443 is like a plan to teach some people in an important government office how to spot and help stop bad guys who try to trick and hurt others through human trafficking. These helpers will learn special ways to work with police and make sure the victims are treated kindly while reporting back every year on how well the plan is working.
S. 4214 — To provide for the vacating of certain convictions and expungement of certain arrests of victims of human trafficking.
April 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:3,617
S. 4214, also known as the "Trafficking Survivors Relief Act of 2024," aims to help victims of human trafficking by allowing them to have certain convictions vacated and arrests expunged if they were related to their trafficking situation. The bill outlines a process where a victim can motion...
Simple Explanation
S. 4214 wants to help people who were hurt by human traffickers by letting them erase bad things they did that were not their fault because they were in a tough situation. It gives them a chance to go to court without paying money to explain that they did those things because they were scared or forced.
H. R. 7089 — An Act To authorize the Diplomatic Security Services of the Department of State to investigate allegations of violations of conduct constituting offenses under chapter 77 of title 18, United States Code, and for other purposes.
September 10, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:603
H.R. 7089 is a bill titled the "Global Anti-Human Trafficking Enhancement Act." It aims to give the Diplomatic Security Services of the Department of State the authority to investigate human trafficking offenses that occur partly outside the United States or involve foreign...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7089 is a bill that wants to let a special group called the Diplomatic Security Services help catch and investigate people involved in human trafficking, even if it happens partly outside the United States. They also have to tell everyone how well this is working every year for a while, but the new rules go away after seven years.
S. 159 — An Act To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an exemption from gross income for mandatory restitution or civil damages as recompense for trafficking in persons.
July 11, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:392
S. 159, titled the "Human Trafficking Survivor Tax Relief Act," aims to modify the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. It seeks to provide a tax exemption for certain monetary awards received by survivors of human trafficking. Specifically, the bill excludes civil damages and...
Simple Explanation
This bill says that people who get money because they were hurt by bad people doing human trafficking don't have to pay extra taxes on that money. It makes sure they can keep more of their money to help them feel better.
S. 5315 — To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to enhance border security by seeking to expand partnerships with appropriate law enforcement entities in Mexico and Central American and South American countries to combat human smuggling and trafficking operations in Mexico and such countries, and for other purposes.
November 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:606
S. 5315 aims to improve border security by directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to enhance partnerships with law enforcement in Mexico, Central America, and South America to fight human smuggling and trafficking. The bill proposes creating or expanding cross-border...
Simple Explanation
S. 5315 is a plan where the United States wants to team up with police from Mexico and other countries to stop bad people from smuggling and tricking others. They also want to tell people not to trust these bad folks and to be safe.
S. 4887 — To protect certain victims of human trafficking by expanding the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security to grant such aliens continued presence in the United States.
July 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,164
S. 4887 seeks to enhance support for certain victims of human trafficking in the United States by granting the Secretary of Homeland Security more authority. The bill allows these victims to remain in the U.S. for at least two years to help with investigations, prosecutions,...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to help people who have been hurt by human traffickers by letting them stay in the U.S. for up to two years so they can help the police catch the bad guys. During this time, they can also work and won't be bothered about their immigration status.
H. R. 7089 — An Act To authorize the Diplomatic Security Services of the Department of State to investigate allegations of violations of conduct constituting offenses under chapter 77 of title 18, United States Code, and for other purposes.
September 09, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:628
The Global Anti-Human Trafficking Enhancement Act authorizes the Diplomatic Security Services of the U.S. Department of State to investigate human trafficking and related offenses that occur partially outside the United States or involve foreign nationals. It expands the...
Simple Explanation
The Global Anti-Human Trafficking Enhancement Act lets special police at the U.S. Department of State help catch bad guys who do human trafficking, even if it happens in different countries or involves people from other countries. It lasts for seven years, and then it stops.
H. R. 7382 — To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to include an additional permissible use of amounts provided as grants under the Byrne JAG program, and for other purposes.
February 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:289
H. R. 7382 aims to update the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. It introduces a new, permissible way to use funds from the Byrne JAG program, specifically to support programs that fight human trafficking. This includes initiatives focused on reducing the...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7382 wants to change a law so that some money given to help fight crime can also be used to stop human trafficking, like reducing the need for people being trafficked.
S. 2367 — To improve border security through regular assessments and evaluations of the Checkpoint Program Management Office and effective training of U.S. Border Patrol agents regarding drug seizures.
December 09, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,248
S. 2367, also known as the “CHECKPOINT Act,” aims to enhance border security by mandating regular assessments and evaluations of the Checkpoint Program Management Office. It requires the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner to conduct triennial reviews of drug...
Simple Explanation
The CHECKPOINT Act wants to keep borders safe by checking how well security stops at the border are working and teaching border agents how to catch bad guys with drugs more effectively. It also wants to use cool technology and make sure everyone keeps track of what happens at these stops.
H. R. 6909 — To ensure that goods made using or containing cobalt refined in the People’s Republic of China do not enter the United States market under the presumption that the cobalt is extracted or processed with the use of child and forced labor in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
December 29, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,694
H. R. 6909, titled the "China’s Odious and Brutally Atrocious Labor Trafficking Supply Chain Act" or "COBALT Supply Chain Act," seeks to prevent goods made with cobalt refined in China from entering the U.S. market if the cobalt was produced using child or forced labor in the Democratic...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6909 is like a rule that stops things made with a special metal called cobalt from coming to the United States, if they think kids or people were unfairly forced to help make it in certain places. It says they have to prove it was made fairly, except if it's for certain government stuff.
H. R. 7224 — To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training Program.
February 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:187
H. R. 7224 seeks to modify the Public Health Service Act to extend the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond (SOAR) to Health and Wellness Training Program. This bill proposes changing the authorized period for the program from the fiscal years 2020-2024 to 2025-2029. The purpose...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to keep a special training program going for more years, from 2025 to 2029, to help doctors and nurses learn how to spot and help people who are being treated badly, like in human trafficking.
H. R. 7137 — To provide for the vacating of certain convictions and expungement of certain arrests of victims of human trafficking.
January 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,652
The bill, H.R. 7137, also known as the “Trafficking Survivors Relief Act of 2024,” aims to help victims of human trafficking by allowing them to wipe out certain convictions and arrests linked to their trafficking experiences. It lays out a procedure for vacating and expunging federal...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a magic eraser for people who got into trouble because they were forced into bad situations, letting them remove certain marks on their record. It also gives teachers to lawyers so they can better help these people.
H. R. 443 — An Act To direct the Secretary of Labor to train certain employees of Department of Labor how to effectively detect and assist law enforcement in preventing human trafficking during the course of their official duties, and for other purposes.
February 05, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:811
H. R. 443 aims to train certain Department of Labor employees to better detect and help law enforcement prevent human trafficking during their work. The bill requires the Secretary of Labor to establish a program within 180 days of the bill's enactment that provides necessary...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants some people who work at the Department of Labor to learn how to help stop bad people who trick and hurt other people, called human traffickers. It asks them to be given special training to notice and help police catch those doing these bad things.
S. 4640 — An Act To strengthen trafficking victim assistance grant funding.
December 19, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:289
S. 4640, titled the "Supporting Victims of Human Trafficking Act," aims to enhance funding for victim assistance grants related to human trafficking. The bill amends the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7105(b)(2)) by allowing for an increase in the...
Simple Explanation
S. 4640 is a plan from the U.S. Senate to give more money to help people who have been hurt by human trafficking. It changes some rules to let more money be used for making programs run well and helping the victims even more.
H. R. 7137 — To provide for the vacating of certain convictions and expungement of certain arrests of victims of human trafficking.
December 11, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:3,951
H.R. 7137, the "Trafficking Survivors Relief Act of 2024," aims to help human trafficking victims by allowing them to request the removal of certain convictions and arrests from federal records if those crimes were committed as a direct result of being trafficked. The bill outlines procedures...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7137 wants to help people who got in trouble with the law because they were being forced to do bad things when others hurt them. It says they can ask the big bosses to erase those bad marks from their records, and it makes sure that the paperwork is secret and doesn't cost any money.
H. R. 10228 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to increase the punishment for certian offenses committed in a school zone, and for other purposes.
November 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,911
H.R. 10228 aims to modify the United States Code to escalate the punishments for specific crimes committed in school zones. The bill increases penalties for offenses like human trafficking, coercion, enticement, transferring obscene material to minors, trafficking, aggravated sexual abuse,...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to make punishments tougher for people who do bad things like hurting kids or doing other crimes around schools, so that schools can be safer places. If someone breaks these rules near a school, they could get extra time in jail on top of their current punishment.
H. RES. 149 — A resolution condemning the illegal abduction and forcible transfer of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation.
March 19, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:225
H. RES. 149 is a resolution by the House of Representatives condemning Russia for the illegal abduction and forced transfer of Ukrainian children to Russia, actions that violate the Genocide Convention. The resolution claims these acts are an attempt to erase Ukraine's future generation,...
Simple Explanation
The people in charge are upset because they say that Russia took kids from Ukraine without permission, and they think this is very bad because it could hurt Ukraine's future and the children's safety. They want to stop this from happening and hold Russia responsible for their actions.
S. 4640 — To strengthen trafficking victim assistance grant funding.
July 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:347
S. 4640, introduced in the Senate on July 9, 2024, proposes changes to improve grant funding for victims of severe trafficking. The bill amends section 107(b)(2) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 by increasing the potential percentage of funds that can be...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to give more money to help people who have been hurt by human trafficking, making sure the money is spent wisely and fairly without picking favorites based on things like race or gender. It also wants to change the name of the law it updates to "Supporting Victims of Human Trafficking Act."
S. 3585 — To amend title 9, United States Code, with respect to arbitration of disputes involving human trafficking.
January 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:402
S. 3585 seeks to amend title 9 of the United States Code to address arbitration in cases involving human trafficking. The proposed changes include adding "human trafficking" to the types of disputes covered under arbitration rules, alongside existing categories like assault...
Simple Explanation
S. 3585 is a new rule suggestion that wants to make sure problems that happen because of human trafficking can be talked about and solved more fairly by special helpers called "arbitrators," just like in other bad situations like being hurt or treated badly. It also tries to make some changes in the law table so it's clearer when we are talking about these problems.
H. RES. 1446 — Denouncing the human trafficking and forced labor of and profiteering from Cuban medical personnel serving in third-world countries.
September 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:345
H. RES. 1446 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives that denounces human trafficking and forced labor involving Cuban medical personnel working in third-world countries. It highlights the findings of the 2024 Trafficking in Persons Report, which identified...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 1446 wants to stop people from treating Cuban doctors poorly when they work in other countries. It asks world leaders to make sure these doctors are treated nicely and paid what they deserve.
H. R. 7089 — To authorize the Diplomatic Security Services of the Department of State to investigate allegations of violations of conduct constituting offenses under chapter 77 of title 18, United States Code, and for other purposes.
January 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:347
H.R. 7089, also known as the “Global Anti-Human Trafficking Enhancement Act,” allows the Diplomatic Security Services of the Department of State to investigate international human trafficking cases, especially those involving foreign nationals or crimes committed outside of...
Simple Explanation
The bill lets a special group of people in charge of security for the U.S. government check out cases where people are being hurt and moved from one place to another, like a bad kind of travel, especially if these happen in other countries.
H. R. 9261 — To protect certain victims of human trafficking by expanding the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security to grant such aliens continued presence in the United States.
August 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,161
H. R. 9261, also known as the "Continued Presence Improvement Act," aims to expand the powers of the Secretary of Homeland Security to support victims of human trafficking in the U.S. The bill allows victims, upon application by a law enforcement official, to stay in the country while...
Simple Explanation
The Continued Presence Improvement Act is a special rule that helps people who are in the U.S. because they were hurt by bad people who made them do things they didn't want to. It lets them stay here and work while police figure out what happened, and it tries to keep them safe from getting in trouble while they are here.
H. R. 9755 — To require owners and employees of massage wellness spas to undergo fingerprint-based background checks to mitigate the risk of human trafficking and enhance public safety.
September 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:878
H.R. 9755, titled the "Human Trafficking Fingerprint Background Check Protection Act of 2024," is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives. It aims to combat human trafficking and improve public safety by requiring all owners and employees of massage wellness spas to...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9755 wants to make sure people who own or work at massage places don't have a bad history by checking their fingerprints. This is to help stop bad things like human trafficking and keep everyone safe.
S. 920 — An Act To reauthorize the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, and for other purposes.
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December 12, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:7,182
S. 920 seeks to reauthorize the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 and introduce new measures to combat human trafficking both in the United States and abroad. The bill aims to support victims and those at risk by modifying grant programs, enhancing employment and...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a plan to help protect people from being tricked and hurt by bad people who want to treat them like slaves. It wants to give money to help these people and stop the bad actions in the U.S. and around the world.
H. RES. 1080 — Expressing the sense of Congress that coordinated action must be taken by the United States Government and partner countries to address the humanitarian and human rights crises facing North Koreans in the People’s Republic of China, including forced labor, arbitrary detention, human trafficking, and the forcible repatriation from China.
March 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,205
H. RES. 1080 is a resolution expressing Congress's concern about North Koreans experiencing humanitarian and human rights crises in China. It urges the U.S. government and its allies to take coordinated action to address issues such as forced labor, arbitrary detention, human trafficking, and...
Simple Explanation
Congress wants the United States and its friends to work together to help North Koreans who are being treated badly in China by stopping things like forced work and getting sent back to North Korea when they don’t want to go.
H. R. 8459 — To amend the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015 to require abortion providers to notify the National Human Trafficking Hotline of victims of trafficking, and for other purposes.
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May 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,410
H. R. 8459, known as the "Stopping Traffickers and Their Accomplices Act of 2024," seeks to amend the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015 to require abortion providers to notify the National Human Trafficking Hotline if they suspect a patient is a victim of...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8459 is a bill that says doctors who help people end pregnancies must tell a special hotline if they think someone has been hurt by bad people who make others work without pay or do other things against their will. If they don't tell the hotline or miss training about spotting these bad situations, they can get in trouble and might have to pay a lot of money.
H. R. 10027 — To establish Joint Operations Centers along the southern border of the United States, and for other purposes.
October 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:878
H. R. 10027, the "Advanced Border Coordination Act of 2024," aims to set up at least two Joint Operations Centers along the U.S. southern border. These centers are designed to help multiple federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies work together efficiently....
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to create special teamwork centers where different groups of helpers, like police officers, can work together to keep the southern border safe by stopping bad things from happening. These centers will help everyone talk to each other better and work as a team.
S. RES. 541 — Supporting the observation of National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month during the period beginning on January 1, 2024, and ending on February 1, 2024, to raise awareness of, and opposition to, human trafficking and modern slavery.
February 01, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:361
The resolution, S. RES. 541, is aimed at supporting the observation of National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month from January 1, 2024, to February 1, 2024. It underscores the importance of raising awareness about human trafficking and modern slavery, which continues to be a...
Simple Explanation
The Senate made a special month from January to February in 2024 to help everyone learn about and stop bad things called human trafficking and modern slavery. They want people to work together and spread the word so we can keep everyone safe and happy.
H. R. 8974 — To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a Blue Campaign Certification Program to encourage employers in covered industries to encourage employees to complete training to recognize and respond to suspected human trafficking, and for other purposes.
July 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,240
H.R. 8974, known as the “Human Trafficking Awareness Training Recognition Act of 2024,” directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to create a Blue Campaign Certification Program. This program aims to encourage employers in industries with high human trafficking rates to train their employees...
Simple Explanation
The "Human Trafficking Awareness Training Recognition Act of 2024" wants companies where human trafficking might happen to teach their workers how to spot and help stop it. Companies can get a special certificate to show they've done this training.
H. R. 443 — An Act To direct the Secretary of Labor to train certain employees of Department of Labor how to effectively detect and assist law enforcement in preventing human trafficking during the course of their official duties, and for other purposes.
February 06, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:789
H.R. 443, known as the “Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act,” aims to improve how Department of Labor employees are trained to detect and assist in preventing human trafficking. The Secretary of Labor is required to start a training program within 180 days of the...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 443 wants to teach workers at the Department of Labor how to spot and help stop bad people who take others away and make them work against their will, which is called human trafficking. The Secretary of Labor will have to start a special class for this within 180 days, and every year, they will check to see how well the class is working.
S. 4007 — To direct the Attorney General to study issues relating to human trafficking, and for other purposes.
March 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,522
S. 4007 is a bill that aims to enhance the understanding and handling of human trafficking in the United States. It proposes directing the Attorney General to set up a working group to develop methods to better assess human trafficking prevalence, make improvements in data...
Simple Explanation
S. 4007 is a plan to help the government understand and stop bad people from tricking and hurting others by making them do things they don't want to do. It wants to make sure that the people who were hurt can get help and have their records cleaned if they did anything wrong because of this.
H. R. 7167 — To increase the role of the financial industry in combating human trafficking.
January 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,153
H. R. 7167, titled the "End Banking for Human Traffickers Act of 2024," is a proposed law aiming to involve the financial industry more actively in the fight against human trafficking. The bill mandates the Financial Institutions Examination Council, along with other councils...
Simple Explanation
The End Banking for Human Traffickers Act of 2024 is a plan to help banks and money places find and report bad money deals that might involve human trafficking, to stop bad guys from making money this way. It asks special groups to look at how they can do this better and suggest new ideas, but it makes sure not to hurt people who were victims.
H. R. 8185 — To amend the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 to include financial criminal activities associated with the facilitation of severe forms of trafficking in persons within the factors considered as indicia of serious and sustained efforts to eliminate severe forms of trafficking in persons, and for other purposes.
April 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:276
H. R. 8185 aims to update the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 by including financial criminal activities related to the facilitation of severe human trafficking as criteria to determine efforts in combating trafficking. This bill suggests that countries should be...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 8185 is like adding new rules to a game to make sure everyone catches the bad guys who use money in sneaky ways to help people do really bad things to other people. It tells everyone they need to be on the lookout and stop this money trickery to keep people safe.
H. R. 9681 — To amend title 5, United States Code, to establish a priority for accommodation in places with policies relating to severe forms of human trafficking, and for other purposes.
September 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,352
The HOTEL Act of 2024 aims to prioritize the use of hotels and accommodations that have policies against human trafficking for government lodging needs in the United States. It requires such accommodations to implement zero-tolerance anti-trafficking policies, train employees...
Simple Explanation
The HOTEL Act of 2024 is like a rule telling the government to pick hotels that promise to stop bad things like human trafficking when they book rooms. It also wants these hotels to teach their workers how to spot and report such bad things.
H. R. 5856 — An Act To reauthorize the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, and for other purposes.
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February 26, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:5,315
H.R. 5856 seeks to reauthorize the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 to enhance efforts against human trafficking in the U.S. and abroad. It proposes modifications to existing programs, introduces new initiatives such as the "Human Trafficking Survivors Employment...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 5856 is a plan to help stop people from being taken against their will by making programs stronger and creating new ones, both in the U.S. and other countries. It wants to spend more money on helping victims and teaching people, and make sure the U.S. is working well with other countries to stop bad guys.

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