H.R. 2961: Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2025

The Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2025 is a proposal to update and continue the work initiated by the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000. The bill aims to enhance efforts in combating human trafficking, particularly focusing on children and survivors, by introducing several significant provisions.

Key Provisions of the Bill

1. Grants for Prevention Education

The bill establishes a new program called the Frederick Douglass Human Trafficking Prevention Education Grants. This program would provide grants to local educational agencies to enhance awareness and education concerning human trafficking, particularly among at-risk children.

• Priority will be given to schools in areas identified as high-risk for child sex trafficking and child labor trafficking.
• Collaboration with non-profit organizations, law enforcement, and technology firms is encouraged to ensure effective training and education efforts.
• The program aims to create scalable, publicly available educational resources that can be utilized nationwide.

2. Employment and Education Program for Survivors

A new program will be created to assist victims of trafficking to reintegrate into society through employment and education support. This program will include:

• Access to basic education, job training, and vocational programs.
• Life skills training including financial management and parenting classes.
• Support for individuals to create resumes, interview coaching, and help with college enrollment.
• Assistance with clearing nonviolent criminal records that resulted from their trafficking experience.

Victims can access services for up to five years as they work towards stability and independence.

3. Data Reporting and Analysis

The bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide annual reports on the performance and outcomes of grant recipients. Key metrics will include:

• The number of entities receiving grants and the geographical distribution of the programs.
• The demographics of individuals served and partnerships formed with non-profits and governmental agencies.
• Identifying service gaps and best practices in combating human trafficking.

4. Continued Funding Authorization

The bill seeks to authorize increased funding for the programs established under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act, with plans to allocate:

• $30,755,000 annually from 2025 through 2029 for various anti-trafficking initiatives, including support for the National Human Trafficking Hotline.
• Additional funding of $35,000,000 for the Office of Victims of Crime Housing Assistance Grants, specifically aimed at assisting victims of human trafficking.

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