HR 4929
Enduring Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the Enduring Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act, modifies existing federal law to increase financial penalties for individuals and entities convicted of trafficking offenses. Specifically, it mandates an additional special assessment of $5,000 be added to the fines imposed on non-indigent convicted traffickers. This change aims to provide additional resources for victim support and prosecution efforts related to trafficking crimes. The bill focuses on strengthening penalties for traffickers and ensuring resources are available to assist trafficking victims.
Key provisions
- Increases the special assessment for convicted traffickers.
- Sets the additional assessment at $5,000.
- Applies the assessment to non-indigent convicted individuals and entities.
- The assessment is in addition to existing fines under section 3013.
- The change is effective upon enactment of the bill.
Who is affected
- Individuals convicted of trafficking offenses
- Entities convicted of trafficking offenses
- Non-indigent individuals and entities
Notable changes
- Adds a new $5,000 special assessment to trafficking penalties.
- Specifies that the assessment applies to non-indigent offenders.
Fiscal impact
The bill is expected to generate additional revenue through increased fines imposed on convicted traffickers.
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
H. R. 4929
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A BILL
To amend title 18, United States Code, regarding additional assessments on convicted persons, and for other purposes.
This Act may be cited as the Enduring Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act
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Section 3014(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking Beginning on the date of enactment of the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015 and ending on September 30, 2025, in addition to the assessment imposed under section 3013, the court shall assess an amount of $5,000 on any non-indigent person or entity convicted of an offense under—
and inserting In addition to the assessment imposed under section 3013, the court shall assess an amount of $5,000 on any non-indigent person or entity convicted of an offense under—
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