119th Congress (2025-2026)

S 2584

Enduring Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act

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US Congress

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119th Congress (2025-2026)

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Session

119th Congress (2025-2026)

Jurisdiction

US Congress

Bill overview

This bill, the Enduring Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act, modifies existing federal law to increase financial penalties for individuals convicted of crimes related to human trafficking. Specifically, it adds a $5,000 special assessment to the fines imposed on non-indigent individuals and entities convicted of trafficking offenses. The assessment is intended to provide additional resources for victim support and prosecution efforts. This change applies to offenses under Title 18 of the United States Code.

Key provisions

Adds a $5,000 special assessment to fines for trafficking offenses.
The assessment applies to non-indigent convicted persons and entities.
The assessment is in addition to existing fines under section 3013.
The assessment is effective on the date of enactment of the bill.

Who is affected

Individuals convicted of trafficking offenses
Entities convicted of trafficking offenses
Non-indigent individuals
Non-indigent entities

Notable changes

Increases the financial penalty for trafficking convictions.
Specifies the amount of the additional assessment ($5,000).

Fiscal impact

The bill is expected to generate additional revenue through the increased special assessments on convicted individuals and entities.

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Legislative history

2025-07-31Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

2025-07-31

Introduced in Senate

2025-12-10Senate

Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S8628)

2025-12-10

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

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12/10/2025SenateUnanimous consent
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S8628)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
12/10/2025Unanimous consent
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
No roll-call vote on record for this action.

Floor votes and chamber actions

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Passage without roll call

12/10/2025SenateUnanimous consent
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S8628)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
12/10/2025Unanimous consent
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
No roll-call vote on record for this action.

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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session

S. 2584

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

A BILL

To amend title 18, United States Code, regarding additional assessments on convicted persons, and for other purposes.

1.Short title

This Act may be cited as the

Enduring Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act

2.Additional special assessments

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—.

S 2584