International Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2025
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Overview
This bill reauthorizes the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 and updates the federal framework to combat international human trafficking. It focuses on strengthening efforts to combat trafficking abroad, particularly by refining country tier rankings and incorporating counter-trafficking strategies into foreign assistance. The bill also includes provisions to expand protections for domestic workers and requires briefings on country rankings and waivers. It extends authorizations for existing programs and initiatives related to trafficking prevention and victim support.
Key provisions
- Reauthorizes programs and activities at various federal departments and agencies to combat international trafficking.
- Refines country tier rankings for anti-trafficking efforts, including adjustments to the Tier 2 Watch List and increased scrutiny of downgraded countries.
- Requires the Department of State to brief Congress on country downgrades, upgrades, and waivers related to trafficking.
- Mandates the integration of counter-trafficking strategies into U.S. foreign assistance programs.
- Expands protections for domestic workers of official and diplomatic personnel, including in-person registration requirements.
- Extends authorizations for the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000 and the International Megan’s Law.
- Requires briefings on the Trafficking in Persons Report and the justification for any issued waivers.
- Modifies the Program to End Modern Slavery to extend its authorization through 2029.
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