Bill · H.R. 1168· House(119-HR-1168)
Protecting Federal Funds from Human Trafficking and Smuggling Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 2/10/2025
- Last activity
- 2/10/2025 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Lance Gooden
- Cosponsors
- - 10 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Protecting Federal Funds from Human Trafficking and Smuggling Act of 2025 requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to oversee specific disclosures from non-profit entities. To receive or keep federal funds, these entities must certify they are complying with laws regarding human trafficking, alien smuggling, fraud, bribery, or gratuity. The bill also targets tax-exempt status for organizations that fail to meet these certification requirements. Additionally, it mandates that the Secretary of Homeland Security develop strategies for compliance and cooperation. Finally, the Comptroller General is tasked with reporting on violations to Congress annually.
Yes
Does this give the federal government more power?+5
The bill expands federal oversight by requiring OMB and DHS to manage non-profit compliance and certifications.
Does this tighten control of the border?+5
The bill enhances enforcement efforts against alien smuggling through mandatory disclosures and inter-agency cooperation.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3
The bill increases transparency by mandating online publication of non-profit violations and annual reports to Congress.
The opposite
Would immigrants be better off under this?-5
The bill imposes stricter oversight and enforcement regarding alien smuggling, which may negatively affect undocumented populations.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Prevention of Illegal Activities: By requiring certifications of compliance regarding human trafficking, alien smuggling, fraud, bribery, or gratuity, the bill seeks to ensure federal funds do not support entities involved in these crimes (Section 2(a)).
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Guidance for Non-Profits: The Secretary of Homeland Security will develop a written strategy and best practices guide to help non-profit entities detect, deter, and report human trafficking and alien smuggling (Section 2(c)).
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Increased Transparency: The Department of Homeland Security will publish information on the internet regarding non-profit entity violations related to human trafficking and alien smuggling (Section 2(c)).
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Enhanced Law Enforcement Cooperation: The bill directs the development of a written strategy to improve cooperation between non-profit entities and State and Federal law enforcement agencies to deter, detect, report, and remove aliens (Section 2(c)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Financial Burdens on Non-Profits: Non-profit entities that fail to submit required certifications, or are determined to have violated section 274 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, must repay awarded federal funds (Section 2(a)).
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Loss of Tax-Exempt Status: Organizations described in section 501(c) may lose their tax exemption if they fail to submit the required certification or are found to have violated the Immigration and Nationality Act (Section 2(b)).
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Strict Re-application Timelines: Organizations that lose their tax exemption cannot reapply for exemption until at least one year has passed (Section 2(b)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+5Improves Government Transparency+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants-5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+5
- 2/11/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/10/2025
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 9 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Andy BiggsRepublican · Arizona
Jake EllzeyRepublican · Texas
Paul GosarRepublican · Arizona
Brandon GillRepublican · Texas
Mike HaridopolosRepublican · Florida
Nancy MaceRepublican · South Carolina
Andrew OglesRepublican · Tennessee
John RoseRepublican · Tennessee
Thomas TiffanyRepublican · Wisconsin
Randy WeberRepublican · Texas