What does Preamble of Trafficking Survivors Relief Act of 2025 do?

This bill aims to provide for the vacating of certain convictions. It also seeks to provide for the expungement of certain arrests. The legislation specifically targets victims of human trafficking.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Trafficking Survivors Relief Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Trafficking Survivors Relief Act of 2025.

What does FEDERAL EXPUNGEMENT FOR VICTIMS OF TRAFFICKING. of Trafficking Survivors Relief Act of 2025 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 of 2025 do?

This section mandates reporting requirements related to human trafficking and post-conviction relief. United States Attorneys must submit a report to the Attorney General within one year of enactment detailing motions for vacatur or expungement filed under section 3771A of title 18, including the underlying offense, the US Attorney's response, and the court's final determination. The Attorney General must submit a report to Congress within one year of enactment detailing professional training received by US Attorneys on human trafficking indicators. The Comptroller General of the United States must submit a report to Congress within three years of enactment assessing the impact of section 3771A, including the number of survivors filing motions, court determinations, and recommendations for improving access to relief and training. The GAO report must include recommendations to increase access to post-conviction relief for human trafficking survivors with Federal criminal records.

What does USE OF GRANTS FOR POST-CONVICTION RELIEF REPRESENTATION. of Trafficking Survivors Relief Act of 2025 do?

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

What does SENSE OF CONGRESS. of Trafficking Survivors Relief Act of 2025 do?

This section expresses the sense of Congress regarding human trafficking. Congress views this Act as an initial measure to address evolving human trafficking tactics, specifically the use of forced criminality. Congress states a commitment to ongoing efforts to combat human trafficking and protect survivors.

What does HUMAN TRAFFICKING DEFENSE. of Trafficking Survivors Relief Act of 2025 do?

This section adds a human trafficking defense to certain federal offenses. A defendant may establish duress by demonstrating they were a victim of trafficking at the time of the offense. Records related to the defense may be sealed until a conviction is entered. 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 prevents disqualification from federally funded programs that aid victims of trafficking.

What does TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS. of Trafficking Survivors Relief Act of 2025 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 of 2025 do?

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

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Trafficking Survivors Relief Act of 2025

Last updated: 7/10/2025 · Introduced: 7/10/2025

Author: Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill allows victims of human trafficking to seek vacating of convictions or expungement of arrests for specific offenses, providing a legal pathway to clear their records if their actions were directly related to their victimization.
The bill establishes reporting requirements for U.S. Attorneys and the Attorney General to track the use of post-conviction relief for trafficking survivors and assess the effectiveness of related training.
It creates a human trafficking defense for federal offenses, allowing defendants to demonstrate duress due to trafficking and preventing disqualification from victim assistance programs.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 1379(In Committee)Official page

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