Bill · S. 48· Senate(119-S-48)
SAVE Girls Act
- Introduced
- 1/9/2025
- Last activity
- 1/9/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Marsha Blackburn
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Stopping the Abuse, Victimization, and Exploitation of Girls Act" or the "SAVE Girls Act," aims to create a Federal grant program. The program is designed to combat the smuggling and trafficking of children and young women. It authorizes the Attorney General and the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to various entities including States, Indian tribes, local governments, and nonprofit organizations. The primary focus is on preventing smuggling across U.S. borders and supporting those aged 12 to 24 who have been smuggled or are at risk of trafficking. The bill authorizes $50,000,000 for these purposes.
Yes· 3 of 10
Would children be better off under this?+6
The bill provides specific protections and support for children and young women aged 12 to 24.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+6
The bill targets support for individuals up to 24 years of age to prevent and combat trafficking.
Would women be better off under this?+6
The bill focuses specifically on protecting and supporting young women from smuggling and sex trafficking.
The opposite
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?-3
The bill includes a rule of construction that prevents the creation of a private cause of action against the United States or its officers.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Prevention of Smuggling: The program focuses on preventing the smuggling of children and young women between the ages of 12 and 24 across United States borders (Section 2, subsection (d)(2)(A)).
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Victim Support: The bill provides support for children and young women between the ages of 12 and 24 who have been smuggled into the United States or are at risk of being victims of sex trafficking or severe trafficking (Section 2, subsection (d)(2)(B)).
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Funding for Local Entities: Grants can be awarded to States, Indian tribes, local government units, and nonprofit, nongovernmental victims' service organizations to aid in combating trafficking (Section 2, subsection (d)(1)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Limitation of Legal Recourse: The bill includes a rule of construction stating that nothing in the subsection creates a private cause of action against the United States or its officers or employees (Section 2, amending Section 107(d)(5)).
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 Children+6Good For Women+6Good For Young Adults+6Good For Native Americans+4Good For Low Income Households+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+5Improves Poverty Reduction+2Improves Racial Equity+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+4
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1Improves Due Process-3
- 12/11/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/9/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Cindy Hyde-SmithRepublican · Mississippi
Amy KlobucharDemocrat · Minnesota
Raphael WarnockDemocrat · Georgia