To amend title 18, United States Code, regarding additional assessments on convicted persons, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
John Cornyn
R-TX | Primary Sponsor
Legislative Progress
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill removes the September 30, 2025 expiration date from the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act's $5,000 special assessment, making this fee permanent. The assessment is charged to non-indigent persons or entities convicted of human trafficking offenses.
Who Benefits and How
Trafficking victims and victim services benefit from continued funding generated by assessments on convicted traffickers. Anti-trafficking programs maintain a stable funding source.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Convicted human traffickers continue paying the $5,000 assessment permanently (rather than only through September 2025).
Key Provisions
- Removes the September 30, 2025 sunset date from 18 U.S.C. 3014(a)
- Makes the $5,000 trafficking conviction assessment permanent
- Applies only to non-indigent defendants
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Makes permanent the $5,000 special assessment on persons convicted of trafficking offenses, removing the September 30, 2025 sunset date.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Remove sunset to permanently fund victim services through offender assessments"
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