To direct the Office for Victims of Crime of the Department of Justice to implement anti-trafficking recommendations of the Government Accountability Office.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
Requires the DOJ Office for Victims of Crime, coordinating with HHS Office on Trafficking in Persons, to implement recommendations from a December 2023 GAO report on child trafficking ("Child Trafficking: Addressing Challenges to Public Awareness and Survivor Support") within 180 days.
Who Benefits and How
Child trafficking survivors benefit from improved support services and public awareness programs. Anti-trafficking organizations benefit from better coordination between federal agencies.
Who Bears the Burden and How
DOJ Office for Victims of Crime bears implementation burden. OVC must report to Congress within 60 days of implementation describing steps taken.
Key Provisions
- Requires implementation of GAO anti-trafficking recommendations within 180 days
- Mandates coordination with HHS Office on Trafficking in Persons
- Requires report to Judiciary Committees within 60 days of implementation
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Directs DOJ Office for Victims of Crime to implement GAO anti-trafficking recommendations
Who Benefits
- Child trafficking survivors
- Anti-trafficking organizations
Who Bears Costs
- DOJ Office for Victims of Crime
Key Policy Areas
Human Trafficking, Child Protection, Justice
Primary Purpose
Directs DOJ Office for Victims of Crime to implement GAO anti-trafficking recommendations
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Convert GAO recommendations into mandatory action"
Sponsors
Jon Ossoff
D-GA | Primary Sponsor
Legislative Progress
Passed SenateMr. Ossoff (for himself and Mr. Grassley) introduced the following …
Passed Senate (inferred from es version)
Stakeholder Effects
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Office for Victims of Crime, Office on Trafficking in Persons
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Key Definitions
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Recommendations from GAO report "Child Trafficking: Addressing Challenges to Public Awareness and Survivor Support" (Dec 11, 2023)
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