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STOP Human Trafficking Act

Senate

Stop human trafficking through federal legislation targeting human trafficking activity

Latest action: Wed Nov 05 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act

Senate

Strengthens detection of human trafficking through measures tied to identifying trafficking indicators

Latest action: Thu Jul 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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National Human Trafficking Database Act

Senate

Establishes a national online database for state-by-state human trafficking data and sets a framework for collecting that information

Latest action: Thu Jan 09 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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National Human Trafficking Database Act

House

Establishes a national online database for state-by-state human trafficking data and authorizes state grants to collect and report that information

Latest action: Fri Jan 31 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Supporting Victims of Human Trafficking Act

Senate

Increases funding set-asides and the federal cost share for human trafficking victim services grants, including broader use of training and technical assistance funds

Latest action: Mon Feb 03 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act

House

Require the Department of Labor to train designated employees to detect human trafficking and assist referrals to law enforcement and other authorities

Latest action: Wed Mar 04 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Human Trafficking and Exploitation Prevention Training Act

House

Require human trafficking and exploitation prevention training to improve identification and response efforts

Latest action: Tue Feb 11 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Expressing support for the designation of January 2026 as "National Human Trafficking Prevention Month".

House

Expresses support for designating January 2026 as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month to recognize human trafficking prevention

Latest action: Fri Jan 30 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Protecting Federal Funds from Human Trafficking and Smuggling Act of 2025

House

Prohibits nonprofits from receiving federal funds or tax-exempt status unless they certify compliance with human trafficking and smuggling laws, while tightening participant eligibility verification rules

Latest action: Mon Feb 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Human Trafficking Survivor Tax Relief Act

Senate

Establishes tax relief for survivors of human trafficking through changes to federal tax treatment

Latest action: Thu Nov 20 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Human Trafficking Survivor Tax Relief Act

House

Authorize tax relief targeted to survivors of human trafficking through the federal tax code

Latest action: Thu Nov 20 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Human Trafficking Awareness Training Recognition Act of 2026

House

Recognize completion of human trafficking awareness training through a federal designation tied to border security and enforcement personnel

Latest action: Fri Jan 23 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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A resolution supporting the observation of National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month during the period beginning on January 1, 2026, and ending on February 1, 2026, to raise awareness of, and opposition to, human trafficking and modern slavery.

Senate

Expresses support for observing National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month from January 1 through February 1, 2026

Latest action: Tue Feb 10 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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A resolution supporting the observation of National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month during the period beginning on January 1, 2025, and ending on February 1, 2025, to raise awareness of, and opposition to, human trafficking and modern slavery.

Senate

Expresses support for observing National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month from January 1 through February 1, 2025

Latest action: Mon Jan 27 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Stop Human Trafficking of Unaccompanied Migrant Children Act of 2025

House

Establishes stricter screening and placement rules for sponsors of unaccompanied migrant children, including background checks, home visits, and placement limits

Latest action: Wed Feb 12 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Stop Human Trafficking of Unaccompanied Migrant Children Act of 2025

Senate

Establishes stricter sponsor screening and home visit rules before unaccompanied migrant children may be placed, including limits on placement with unlawfully present sponsors

Latest action: Tue Jan 28 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Denouncing the human trafficking and forced labor of and profiteering from Cuban medical personnel serving in third-world countries.

House

Denounces the trafficking forced labor and profiteering involving Cuban medical personnel sent to third world countries

Latest action: Mon Mar 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Combatting International Drug Trafficking and Human Smuggling Partnership Act of 2025

House

Expands Customs and Border Protection activities in foreign countries to combat drug trafficking and human smuggling and allows certain overseas tort claims against the United States

Latest action: Thu Nov 20 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Ensuring Accountability and Dignity in Government Contracting Act of 2025

House

Expands anti human trafficking requirements for federal contracts grants and cooperative agreements performed overseas by requiring prevention plans reporting and mandatory payment suspensions for uncorrected violations

Latest action: Wed Feb 05 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Empowering Law Enforcement To Fight Sex Trafficking Demand Act of 2025

House

Allows Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant funds to be used for programs that combat human trafficking

Latest action: Thu Jan 16 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Combating Trafficking in Transportation Act

Senate

Expands the Department of Transportation Advisory Committee on Human Trafficking by adding a state transportation department representative and increasing outside membership

Latest action: Tue Oct 14 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training Program.

House

Reauthorizes through FY2030 the SOAR to Health and Wellness Training Program for training health care and social service providers to identify and respond to human trafficking risks and survivors

Latest action: Tue Nov 18 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Mexico Security Assistance Accountability Act

Senate

Establishes accountability requirements for U.S. security assistance to Mexico under the Mexico Security Assistance Accountability Act

Latest action: Wed Jun 18 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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A bill to amend the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 to make technical corrections.

Senate

Amends the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 to make technical corrections to trafficking victims law

Latest action: Fri Aug 08 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Secure America Act

Senate

Funds DHS border security and immigration enforcement operations through FY2029, including staffing, technology, investigations, and state and local enforcement participation

Latest action: Wed Jun 10 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

To provide for the International Security Affairs authorities of the Department of State.

House

Establishes Department of State authorities for international security affairs to govern related foreign affairs functions

Latest action: Thu Sep 18 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Enduring Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act

House

Establishes lasting justice measures for victims of trafficking through judiciary legislation

Latest action: Fri Aug 08 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Combating Cartels on Social Media Act of 2025

Senate

Require the Departments of Homeland Security, Justice, and State to jointly assess and carry out a strategy against transnational criminal organizations using social media to recruit people in the United States for illicit activities near the border

Latest action: Fri Jan 17 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Combating Cartels on Social Media Act of 2025

House

Requires the Departments of Homeland Security, Justice, and State to jointly assess and carry out a strategy against cartel social media recruitment for illicit activity near the U.S. border

Latest action: Thu Jan 16 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Enduring Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act

Senate

Strengthens lasting legal protections and remedies for victims of trafficking through justice system measures

Latest action: Thu Dec 11 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Shadow Wolves Improvement Act

Senate

Allow ICE to convert eligible Shadow Wolves agents to competitive service and set planning and reporting requirements for expanding the Shadow Wolves program on tribal lands

Latest action: Mon Nov 03 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

SHIELD Against CCP Act

House

Require the Department of Homeland Security to create a working group and related research efforts to counter Chinese Communist Party threats involving homeland security, immigration, trade, illicit finance, and drug trafficking

Latest action: Tue Mar 11 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Preventing Child Trafficking Act of 2025

Senate

Prevent child trafficking through federal legislation targeting child trafficking prevention

Latest action: Wed Dec 17 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Trafficking Survivors Relief Act of 2025

House

Establishes relief for trafficking survivors in the judiciary system under the Trafficking Survivors Relief Act of 2025

Latest action: Fri Feb 14 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Trafficking Survivors Relief Act

House

Establishes a process for trafficking survivors to clear certain convictions and arrest records tied to crimes committed because they were trafficking victims

Latest action: Fri Jan 23 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Trafficking Survivors Relief Act of 2025

Senate

Establishes a process for trafficking survivors to clear certain convictions and arrest records tied to offenses committed because they were trafficked

Latest action: Thu Jul 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2025

House

Reauthorizes federal anti human trafficking prevention and protection programs under the Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Act of 2025

Latest action: Tue Jun 24 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

House

Funds FY2026 programs and agencies in Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and related agencies, while setting conditions and restrictions on how appropriated money may be used

Latest action: Thu Sep 11 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.

House

Implement reconciliation under title II of H. Con. Res. 14 through an enacted budget reconciliation measure

Latest action: Fri Jul 04 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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TREY'S Law

Senate

Enact TREY'S Law through Senate legislation now under Judiciary Committee review

Latest action: Wed May 20 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)