What does Preamble of Trafficking Survivors Relief Act do?

This Act provides for the vacating of certain convictions It also provides for the expungement of certain arrests The Act is related to victims of human trafficking

What does > SHORT TITLE. of Trafficking Survivors Relief Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Trafficking Survivors Relief Act

What does FEDERAL EXPUNGEMENT FOR VICTIMS OF TRAFFICKING. of Trafficking Survivors Relief Act do?

This section allows victims of trafficking to vacate convictions or expunge arrests for level A or level B offenses. A person convicted of a level A offense may move to vacate the conviction if it was a direct result of being a victim of trafficking. A person arrested for a level A or level B offense may move to expunge the arrest if the conduct was directly related to being a victim of trafficking. The court may grant a motion to vacate or expunge if it finds, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the person was a victim of trafficking. The section also allows for reduction of sentence for covered prisoners who committed an offense as a direct result of being a victim of trafficking.

What does REPORTS. of Trafficking Survivors Relief Act do?

This section mandates reporting requirements related to vacatur and expungement motions under section 3771A of title 18, United States Code. United States attorneys must submit a report to the Attorney General detailing motions filed under section 3771A, including the underlying offense, the attorney's response, and the court's determination. The Attorney General must submit a report to Congress detailing professional training received by United States attorneys on human trafficking indicators. The Comptroller General of the United States must submit a report to Congress assessing the impact of section 3771A, including the number of survivors filing motions, court determinations, and recommendations for improving access to relief and training. These reports are due within one year of the Act's enactment (for US Attorney reports), three years (for GAO report).

What does > USE OF GRANTS FOR POST- of Trafficking Survivors Relief Act do?

The Office of Justice Programs or the Office on Violence Against Women may award grants for legal representation. Grants may be used for post-conviction relief representation. Recipients are not prohibited from using grants for post-conviction relief legal representation.

What does SENSE OF CONGRESS. of Trafficking Survivors Relief Act do?

This section expresses the sense of Congress regarding human trafficking. Congress views this Act as an initial measure to combat evolving human trafficking tactics. The Act recognizes that human traffickers are utilizing forced criminality as a form of coercion. Congress states a commitment to ongoing efforts to prevent human trafficking and protect survivors.

What does HUMAN TRAFFICKING DEFENSE. of Trafficking Survivors Relief Act do?

This section establishes a human trafficking defense in federal offenses A defendant may establish duress by demonstrating they were a victim of trafficking Records related to the defense may be placed under seal until conviction Failure to assert the defense does not preclude it from being used as a mitigating factor at sentencing or in post-conviction relief It also does not disqualify individuals from participating in federally funded programs that aid victims of trafficking

What does TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS. of Trafficking Survivors Relief Act do?

This section amends Section 103 of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000. Paragraph (16) of Section 103 is modified by changing the number '(9)' to '(11)'. Paragraph (17) of Section 103 is modified by changing the phrase '(9) or (10)' to '(11) or (12)'. These changes appear to be technical and conforming in nature.

What does > RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. of Trafficking Survivors Relief Act do?

This section provides a rule of construction for the Act The Act does not conflict with crime victims' rights in 18 USC 3771

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Trafficking Survivors Relief Act

Last updated: 1/23/2026 · Introduced: 7/10/2025

Author: Russell Fry (R-SC)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill allows victims of human trafficking to vacate convictions or expunge arrests for certain offenses that were a direct result of being trafficked.
It establishes a human trafficking defense in federal offenses, which can be used by defendants to demonstrate duress and potentially mitigate their sentence.
The bill also provides funding for legal representation and post-conviction relief for victims of human trafficking through grants awarded by the Office of Justice Programs or the Office on Violence Against Women.

119th CongressenactedHR. 1379(In Committee)Official page

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