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Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2025

Introduced Feb 7, 2025 by Rep. Christopher H. Smith

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Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2025

This bill reauthorizes programs and activities that combat international trafficking; establishes a new program to help victims of trafficking; and updates various elements of the federal framework to combat international trafficking.

Specifically, this bill reauthorizes through FY2029 programs and activities at various federal departments and agencies to combat international trafficking and reduce the prevalence of modern slavery. The bill also reauthorizes International Megan’s Law through FY2029. Among its provisions, the law requires sex offenders to provide certain information about their intended travel outside of the United States.

Additionally, the bill authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to carry out a new program to help victims of trafficking integrate or reintegrate into society.

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