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Amendments · SAMDT 2971
ADOPTED· 119TH CONGRESS· SENATE
Senate AmendmentSAMDT 2971
To direct the Office for Victims of Crime of the Department of Justice to continue implementing the anti-trafficking recommendations of the Government Accountability Office and to report to Congress regarding such implementation.
PROPOSED OCT 9· LAST ACTION OCT 9
- Adopted, not yet law
- Amendment, not the bill
- Effect depends on parent bill
DISPOSITION
ADOPTED
OCT 9
“Amendment SA 2971 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.”
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SUMMARY
WHAT THIS CHANGES
This amendment requires the Department of Justice to follow through on expert recommendations for fighting human trafficking. It also forces the department to give Congress regular updates on their progress in helping victims and stopping traffickers.
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KEY POINTS
2POINT 01
Implementation of GAO recommendations
The GAO is a nonpartisan watchdog; following their advice helps ensure government programs are efficient and effective.
POINT 02
Mandatory reporting to Congress
Regular reports prevent the agency from ignoring the recommendations by requiring them to prove their progress to lawmakers.
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ACTION TIMELINE
6 EVENTSOCT 9
Amendment SA 2971 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
OCT 9
Amendment SA 2971 proposed by Senator Wicker for Senator Ossoff to Amendment SA 3748. (consideration: CR S7074-7086)
OCT 9
Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 2971 proposed by Senator Wicker for Senator Ossoff to Amendment SA 3748.
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AMENDMENT INFO
TypeSenate Amendment
NumberSAMDT 2971
Congress119th
ChamberSenate
StatusADOPTED
ProposedOct 9, 2025
SubmittedJul 22, 2025
Last actionOct 9, 2025
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ADOPTED· 119TH CONGRESS · SENATE · PROPOSED OCT 9, 2025
Senate AmendmentSAMDT 2971
To direct the Office for Victims of Crime of the Department of Justice to continue implementing the anti-trafficking recommendations of the Government Accountability Office and to report to Congress regarding such implementation.
PROPOSED OCT 9, 2025· SUBMITTED JUL 22, 2025· LAST ACTION OCT 9, 2025
DISPOSITION
ADOPTED
COSPONSORS
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DAYS SINCE ACTION
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