Sex Trafficking Demand Reduction Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill amends the Trafficking Victims Protection Act to strengthen how the U.S. government assesses the efforts of foreign countries to combat sex trafficking. Specifically, it requires the government to consider whether a country has taken steps to prohibit the purchase of sex acts, educate potential buyers, and reduce demand for international sex tourism. These efforts will be evaluated as part of the process for determining whether to sanction countries that fail to meet minimum standards for eliminating trafficking.
Key provisions
- Requires countries to prohibit the purchase of commercial sex acts to the extent possible.
- Requires countries to educate buyers about trafficking exploitation.
- Requires countries to reduce demand for international sex tourism.
- Updates the Trafficking Victims Protection Act to include these new considerations.
Who is affected
- Foreign governments
- Individuals involved in international sex tourism
- Prostituted persons
- U.S. government agencies
- The United States
Notable changes
- Adds specific requirements for evaluating foreign countries' efforts to reduce demand for sex trafficking.
- Clarifies the criteria used to determine if a country is making sufficient progress in combating trafficking.
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