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Congress·Passed Senate·3 months ago

Permanent $5,000 court fee on traffickers to support victim services

Also known as: Enduring Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act

Legislative Progress

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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
Criminal JusticeCivil Rights

Milestones

4 milestones10 actions
Dec 11, 2025House

Held at the desk.

Dec 11, 2025House

Received in the House.

Dec 11, 2025Senate

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Dec 10, 2025Senate

Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S8628)

Dec 10, 2025

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Enduring Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act

Bill NumberS 2584
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionPassed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(2)
D: 2

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