Enduring Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act
Permanent $5,000 court fee on traffickers to support victim services
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- Adds a $5,000 court fee to people and businesses convicted of human trafficking or related crimes, if they can afford it
- Makes this fee ongoing instead of expiring, so funding for victim help does not run out
- Does not create new crimes or longer sentences; it adds a money penalty on top of existing fines
- Judges do not apply the fee to people who truly cannot pay
- Provides steadier money for shelters, counseling, and legal aid for survivors
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Milestones
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Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S8628)
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Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Enduring Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act
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