H.R.1144 - Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2025 (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R.1144, the Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2025, seeks to reauthorize and amend the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000. The bill aims to enhance efforts to combat human trafficking both domestically and internationally through grant modifications, program expansions, and increased authorizations of appropriations. It focuses on prevention, survivor support, and international cooperation to address trafficking in persons, including for the purpose of organ harvesting.
Expected Effects
The bill's passage would lead to increased funding and resources for anti-trafficking programs, potentially improving the identification, prevention, and prosecution of human trafficking cases. It would also expand support services for survivors, aiding in their reintegration into society. Internationally, the bill aims to strengthen efforts to combat trafficking through enhanced monitoring, reporting, and targeted assistance.
Potential Benefits
- Enhanced prevention education through Frederick Douglass Human Trafficking Prevention Education Grants.
- Improved support services for trafficking survivors, including employment and education programs.
- Strengthened international efforts to combat human trafficking, including addressing trafficking for organ harvesting.
- Increased funding for anti-trafficking programs and the National Human Trafficking Hotline.
- Prioritization of assistance to at-risk populations, such as homeless youth and foster children.
Potential Disadvantages
- Increased government spending, which could contribute to the national debt if not offset by other budget adjustments.
- Potential for bureaucratic inefficiencies in the implementation and oversight of grant programs.
- Risk of funds being misallocated or misused if proper oversight mechanisms are not in place.
- Possible unintended consequences from the expansion of certain programs or modifications to existing regulations.
- The effectiveness of the programs depends heavily on the quality and implementation by the organizations receiving the grants.
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Constitutional Alignment
The bill aligns with the Constitution's general welfare clause (Article I, Section 8) by promoting the well-being and safety of citizens through anti-trafficking measures. It also aligns with the Thirteenth Amendment, which prohibits slavery and involuntary servitude, by addressing modern forms of human trafficking. The focus on international cooperation could be seen as an exercise of the federal government's power to conduct foreign affairs.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).