Bills · HR 1144
REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1144Foreign aid and international reliefSanctions
Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2025
INTRO FEB 7· LAST ACTION JUL 22
READING
20MIN
COSPONSORS
25BIPARTISAN
READER REACTIONS0 TOTAL
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- Reported, not passed
LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 3 / 8Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed House
Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it ensures that critical federal programs aimed at combating human trafficking continue to operate. If it doesn't pass, many anti-trafficking efforts, especially those related to prevention education, could lose their legal authority and funding. By reauthorizing the original act, the bill strengthens the nation's ability to respond to and prevent trafficking, both domestically and internationally.
Specifically, the updated focus on prevention education within schools, combined with a priority for vulnerable populations and partnerships with technology companies, directly addresses the evolving nature of human trafficking, particularly online exploitation. It means more targeted and modern education for children at risk, potentially reducing the number of victims. The emphasis on data collection also means a better understanding of where trafficking is happening and which prevention methods are most effective, leading to more impactful use of resources in the long run.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Reauthorizes the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, ensuring federal anti-trafficking programs continue.
This ensures the continued operation and legal basis for the primary U.S. law combating human trafficking.
PROVISION 02
Renames and modifies federal grants to "Frederick Douglass Human Trafficking Prevention Education Grants" and updates their purpose.
This provision directs specific funding towards prevention education within schools, focusing on early intervention and awareness.
PROVISION 03
Prioritizes grants for local educational agencies in high-risk child trafficking areas and those that partner with non-profits, law enforcement, and technology companies.
This targets resources to the most vulnerable populations and incorporates modern approaches to combat online exploitation and leverage diverse expertise.
PROVISION 04
Requires educational programs to be linguistically accessible, culturally responsive, age-appropriate, trauma-informed, and evidence-based, while also mandating data collection and annual reporting.
This ensures the prevention efforts are effective, relevant, sensitive to diverse needs, and their impact is measurable.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 25
R· New Jersey
YRS IN OFFICE
45
BILLS LED
61
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 96%
DEM 12 REP 13 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
4 EVENTSJUL 22
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
JUL 22
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
FEB 7
Introduced in House
FEB 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.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1144
Congress119th
StatusReported
IntroducedFeb 7, 2025
Last actionJul 22, 2025
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REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 7, 2025
House BillHR 1144Foreign aid and international reliefSanctions
Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2025
INTRODUCED FEB 7, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 22, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
20 min
COSPONSORS
25
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
