Bill · H.R. 6475· House(119-HR-6475)

Preventing Child Trafficking Act of 2025

Age: 75 years

Utah

Introduced: 12/4/2025
Last activity: 12/4/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by: Burgess Owens
Cosponsors: - 7 - 3

Crime and Law Enforcement

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

The Preventing Child Trafficking Act of 2025 directs the Office for Victims of Crime to continue implementing recommendations from a Government Accountability Office report. This report focuses on child trafficking challenges regarding public awareness and survivor support. The Office for Victims of Crime must work with the Office on Trafficking in Persons to develop strategies to prevent trafficking and support survivors. Additionally, the Office must establish performance goals that are objective and measurable. Finally, the Director must submit a report to the House and Senate Judiciary Committees detailing the steps taken.

Yes· 3 of 4

Would children be better off under this?+5
The bill mandates the implementation of anti-trafficking recommendations specifically to protect and support children.
Is this likely to lift people out of poverty?+3
The bill aims to prevent child trafficking and support survivors, which addresses a significant driver of vulnerability and poverty.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+2
By focusing on preventing trafficking, the bill provides protections for vulnerable populations often at higher risk of exploitation.