Bills · HR 1036
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1036Smuggling and traffickingHuman trafficking
Ensuring Accountability and Dignity in Government Contracting Act of 2025
INTRO FEB 5· LAST ACTION FEB 5
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
In Committee
Reported
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Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to prevent U.S. taxpayer dollars from unknowingly supporting human trafficking, a serious global human rights violation. Currently, there might be gaps in oversight, allowing some organizations linked to government funding to potentially engage in or tolerate trafficking. If this bill becomes law, it would significantly tighten controls. Companies couldn't just wait to be asked for their anti-trafficking plans; they'd have to provide them upfront, and any incidents would trigger mandatory investigations.
Crucially, the power to immediately suspend payments gives the government a strong, swift financial tool to compel compliance and punish non-compliance, which could lead to quicker action against offenders and better protection for victims. Without this bill, the current system might offer fewer proactive checks and slower responses to reported issues, leaving more room for human trafficking to persist within government-funded activities.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires government contractors to submit their anti-trafficking compliance plans automatically with each certification, rather than only when requested.
This ensures consistent and proactive disclosure of anti-trafficking efforts by companies receiving federal funds.
PROVISION 02
Mandates that government contractors promptly report any human trafficking activities by themselves, subcontractors, or agents that occur during the contract term.
This establishes a mandatory self-reporting system for incidents, increasing transparency and holding contractors directly accountable.
PROVISION 03
Requires federal Inspector Generals to conduct an investigation whenever a human trafficking incident is reported by a contractor.
This ensures that all reported incidents are thoroughly and independently investigated, preventing them from being overlooked.
PROVISION 04
Authorizes government agencies to immediately suspend payments to contractors engaged in human trafficking or who fail to take appropriate corrective actions.
This provides a powerful and immediate financial tool for the government to enforce compliance and address trafficking activities.
PROVISION 05
Directs the Office of Management and Budget to report on the feasibility of assessing high-risk anti-trafficking plans, streamlining reporting, and tracking anti-trafficking training for federal personnel.
This aims to identify and implement future improvements to how the federal government combats human trafficking in its contracting processes.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 3
R· California
YRS IN OFFICE
13
BILLS LED
36
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 66%
DEM 2 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 5
Introduced in House
FEB 5
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1036
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 5, 2025
Last actionFeb 5, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 5, 2025
House BillHR 1036Smuggling and traffickingHuman trafficking
Ensuring Accountability and Dignity in Government Contracting Act of 2025
INTRODUCED FEB 5, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 5, 2025
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READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
3
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