United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 14 R · 12 D cosponsors

HR 1144 — Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2025

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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 07, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 26 sponsors

    1 primary, 25 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (14 R · 12 D) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill seeks to reauthorize programs to combat human trafficking.

This bill aims to reauthorize the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, enhancing efforts to combat human trafficking. It includes grants for prevention education, especially targeting local agencies in high-risk areas.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This bill may enhance protections and education for workers against human trafficking.

Summary

Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2025 This bill reauthorizes programs and activities that combat international trafficking; establishes a new program to help victims of trafficking; and updates various elements of the federal framework to combat international trafficking.Specifically, this bill reauthorizes through FY2029 programs and activities at various federal departments and agencies to combat international trafficking and reduce the prevalence of modern slavery. The bill also reauthorizes International Megan’s Law through FY2029. Among its provisions, the law requires sex offenders to provide certain information about their intended travel outside of the United States.Additionally, the bill authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to carry out a new program to help victims of trafficking integrate or reintegrate into society.The bill requires the Department of State's Trafficking in Persons Report to include information about trafficking in persons for the purposes of organ removal. With respect to country rankings for anti-trafficking efforts, the bill narrows the types of countries that are listed on the Tier 2 Watch List and increases the length of time a country may remain on the Tier 2 Watch List after being downgraded to the lowest ranking and then reinstated to the watch list. (The Tier 2 Watch List refers to countries that are making efforts to meet international standards for combatting human trafficking but still have a significant number of severe trafficking cases.) Finally, the bill requires counter-trafficking strategies, activities, and efforts to be further incorporated into U.S. foreign assistance.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill modifies existing trafficking prevention grants to emphasize a Frederick Douglass Human Trafficking Prevention Education Grant program with updated priorities and program requirements.

  • 22 U.S.C. 7104(b)

    Grants to assist in the recognition of trafficking → Frederick douglass human trafficking prevention education grants

    Changes the title of grant programs to focus on Frederick Douglass and human trafficking prevention education.

  • 22 U.S.C. 7104(b)(2)(B)(ii)

    age-appropriate → age-appropriate, linguistically accessible, and culturally responsive

    Enhances the criteria for educational programs to ensure they are accessible and culturally appropriate.

  • 22 U.S.C. 7104(b)(4)(D)

    In awarding grants under this paragraph, the Secretary shall give priority to local educational agencies serving a high-intensity child sex trafficking area. → In awarding Frederick Douglass Human Trafficking Prevention Education Grants under this paragraph, the Secretary shall give priority to local educational agencies serving a high-intensity child sex trafficking area or an area with significant child labor trafficking;

    Expands the criteria for grant prioritization to include areas with significant child labor trafficking.

  • 22 U.S.C. 7104(b)(4)(D)

    give priority to local educational agencies serving a high-intensity child sex trafficking area. → give additional priority to local educational agencies that partner with non-profit organizations specializing in human trafficking prevention education, which partner with law enforcement and technology or social media companies,

    Introduces additional priorities for partnerships that enhance trafficking prevention efforts.

  • 22 U.S.C. 7104(b)(4)(D)

    (iii) consult, as appropriate, with the Secretary of Education, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of Labor, and the Attorney General, to identify the geographic areas in the United States with the highest prevalence of at-risk populations for child trafficking, including children who are members of a racial or ethnic minority, homeless youth, foster youth, youth involved in the child welfare system, and children and youth who run away from home or an out-of-home placement.

    Mandates consultation with various Secretaries to identify at-risk populations for more targeted trafficking prevention.

  • 22 U.S.C. 7104(b)(4)

    (E) Criteria for selection.--Grantees should be selected based on their demonstrated ability to engage stakeholders, including survivors of human trafficking, and Federal, State, local, or Tribal partners to develop the programs;

    Establishes explicit criteria for selecting grantees based on stakeholder engagement.

  • 22 U.S.C. 7104(b)(4)

    (F) Train the trainers.--For purposes of subparagraph (E), the term `train the trainers' means having experienced or master trainers coach new trainers who are less experienced with a particular topic or skill, or with training overall, who can then teach the material to others, creating a broader reach, sustainability, and making efforts cost- and time-efficient.

    Defines 'train the trainers' to promote broader training capacities.

  • 22 U.S.C. 7104(b)(4)

    (G) Data collection.--The Secretary shall consult with the Secretary of Education, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and the Secretary of the Interior to determine the appropriate demographics of the recipients or of students at risk of being trafficked or exploited, to be collected and reported with respect to grants under this paragraph.

    Implements a data collection mandate to better track demographics at risk for trafficking.

  • 22 U.S.C. 7104(b)(4)

    (H) Report.--Not later than 540 days after the date of the enactment of this subparagraph, and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall submit to the Committees on Education and Labor, Energy and Commerce, and the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and the Committees on the Judiciary and Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate and make available to the public a report, including data on the following: [details of report content].

    Establishes a requirement for annual reporting on grant program outcomes.

Action History

  1. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  2. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  3. Introduced in House

  4. Introduced in House

  5. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Education and Workforce, 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.

  6. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Education and Workforce, 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.

  7. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Education and Workforce, 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 1144 do?
Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2025 This bill reauthorizes programs and activities that combat international trafficking; establishes a new program to help victims of trafficking; and updates various elements of the federal framework to combat international trafficking.Specifically, this bill reauthorizes through FY2029 programs and activities at various federal departments and agencies to combat international trafficking and reduce the prevalence of modern slavery. The bill also reauthorizes International Megan’s Law through FY2029. Among its provisions, the law requires sex offenders to provide certain information about their intended travel outside of the United States.Additionally, the bill authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to carry out a new program to help victims of trafficking integrate or reintegrate into society.The bill requires the Department of State's Trafficking in Persons Report to include information about trafficking in persons for the purposes of organ removal. With respect to country rankings for anti-trafficking efforts, the bill narrows the types of countries that are listed on the Tier 2 Watch List and increases the length of time a country may remain on the Tier 2 Watch List after being downgraded to the lowest ranking and then reinstated to the watch list. (The Tier 2 Watch List refers to countries that are making efforts to meet international standards for combatting human trafficking but still have a significant number of severe trafficking cases.) Finally, the bill requires counter-trafficking strategies, activities, and efforts to be further incorporated into U.S. foreign assistance.
Who sponsors HR 1144?
HR 1144 is sponsored by Mfume, Kweisi (Democratic), McCaul, Michael T. (Republican), Salazar, Maria Elvira (Republican), Jack, Brian (Republican), Cuellar, Henry (Democratic), Wilson, Joe (Republican), Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman (Republican), Valadao, David G. (Republican), Wagner, Ann (Republican), Moore, Blake D. (Republican), Sherman, Brad (Democratic), Vindman, Eugene Simon (Democratic), McBride, Sarah (Democratic), Fitzpatrick, Brian K. (Republican), Norton, Eleanor Holmes (Democratic), Whitesides, George (Democratic), Quigley, Mike (Democratic), Doggett, Lloyd (Democratic), Harrigan, Pat (Republican), Lynch, Stephen F. (Democratic), Johnson, Julie (Democratic), Mackenzie, Ryan (Republican), Luna, Anna Paulina (Republican), Mills, Cory (Republican), Suozzi, Thomas R. (Democratic), and Smith, Christopher H. (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 1144?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 07, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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