Bills · S 61
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 61State and local government operationsIntergovernmental relations
National Human Trafficking Database Act
INTRO JAN 9· LAST ACTION JAN 9
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because human trafficking is a serious and widespread issue, but accurate data on its prevalence and patterns can be hard to come by. Currently, data on human trafficking is often fragmented across different state agencies, non-profits, and federal offices, making it difficult to get a complete picture.
If this bill becomes law, it would create a single, public resource that consolidates this information. This could lead to a better understanding of where trafficking is happening, who is most at risk, and which prevention or intervention strategies are most effective. This improved data could help direct resources more efficiently, support more targeted law enforcement efforts, and strengthen victim support services. If the bill doesn't pass, data collection would likely remain inconsistent and decentralized, potentially hindering efforts to combat human trafficking effectively.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a national human trafficking database at the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) within the Department of Justice.
This creates a central repository for human trafficking data, aiming to provide a comprehensive national overview of the issue.
PROVISION 02
Authorizes OVC to award grants to state agencies to incentivize them to collect and report human trafficking data to the national database.
These grants encourage states to participate and help them cover the costs associated with gathering and submitting the required information.
PROVISION 03
Requires grant-receiving state agencies to report specific types of data, including prosecutions, hotline data, and information on victim services, for each county.
This ensures a standardized and detailed collection of various data points, allowing for a more complete understanding of trafficking activities and responses.
PROVISION 04
Mandates the publication of the collected state data on a Department of Justice website within 18 months of the bill's enactment.
This makes critical information about human trafficking publicly accessible, fostering transparency and aiding researchers, policymakers, and the public.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 1
R· Tennessee
YRS IN OFFICE
23
BILLS LED
143
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 9
Introduced in Senate
JAN 9
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 61
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 9, 2025
Last actionJan 9, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 9, 2025
Senate BillS 61State and local government operationsIntergovernmental relations
National Human Trafficking Database Act
INTRODUCED JAN 9, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 9, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
9 min
COSPONSORS
1
COMPLEXITY
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