Bill · S. 361· Senate(119-S-361)
Supporting Victims of Human Trafficking Act
- Introduced
- 2/3/2025
- Last activity
- 2/3/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Jon Ossoff
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Supporting Victims of Human Trafficking Act," aims to strengthen grant funding for trafficking victim assistance. It proposes specific amendments to Section 107(b)(2) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000. The changes involve adjusting the percentages of funds that can be allocated to various categories. These adjustments include increasing the maximum percentages allowed for certain activities and administrative functions. Additionally, it modifies the percentage requirements within subparagraph (C).
Yes· 3 of 4
Would immigrants be better off under this?+4
The bill strengthens the potential for funding to support victims of human trafficking, a group that often includes immigrants.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+3
Increased funding flexibility for trafficking victim assistance helps vulnerable low-income populations.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?+3
Increased assistance resources may benefit vulnerable demographic groups disproportionately targeted by trafficking.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased flexibility for victim assistance activities: By changing the language from "shall" to "may" and increasing the cap from three percent to up to 7 percent, more funds may be available for these specific needs (Section 2, subparagraph (B)(A) and (B)(i)).
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Enhanced program oversight and funding: The bill allows for up to 10 percent to be used for activities including strengthening program administration and budgeting, which could lead to better managed assistance programs (Section 2, subparagraph (B)(C)(ii)).
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Greater allocation for specific categories: The increase of the threshold in subparagraph (C) from 75 percent to 95 percent allows for a larger portion of funds to be utilized in that area (Section 2, subparagraph (2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are identified in the text: The provided text focuses entirely on increasing percentages and changing mandatory language to discretionary language to strengthen funding.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants+4Good For Hispanic Americans+3Good For Low Income Households+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+3
- 2/3/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Marsha BlackburnRepublican · Tennessee