Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7225
Protecting Child Sex Trafficking Victim Witnesses Act
Congress targets safer, less traumatic court testimony for child sex trafficking victims
To strengthen protections for child sex trafficking victims testifying against human traffickers.
Legislative Progress
House
Key Points
- Directs the Justice Department to create victim-centered guidance to better protect child sex trafficking victims who testify in trafficking cases.
- The guidance would cover ways to reduce harm from testifying, plus safer travel and lodging, having trusted support people present, and safety planning after trial.
- Requires the Attorney General to train and share the guidance with every U.S. Attorney’s Office within 180 days after it’s published.
- Updates federal child victim and witness rules to clearly include child sex trafficking and to allow testimony to be recorded digitally (not just on videotape).
- Expands how certain anti-trafficking block grant funds can be used, including to put these victim-protection practices into place.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
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Jan 22, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 22, 2026
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
To strengthen protections for child sex trafficking victims testifying against human traffickers.
Bill NumberHR 7225
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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