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HR 1379
Recent Bills/HR 1379

Trafficking Survivors Relief Act of 2025

IntroducedFebruary 14, 2025
Introduced1 year ago
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Crime and Law EnforcementCongressional oversightCrime victimsCriminal justice information and recordsCriminal procedure and sentencingEvidence and witnessesGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHuman traffickingJudicial procedure and administrationLegal fees and court costsSmuggling and trafficking
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Why This Matters

This bill lets survivors of human trafficking clear certain federal convictions and expunge related arrests when the crimes resulted from being trafficked. It also creates a legal duress defense for trafficking victims and requires reports on training and case outcomes.

Who this affects
Survivors of human trafficking
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1Defines key terms and offense levels and identifies who counts as a victim of trafficking
  2. 2Allows survivors to file motions to vacate (set aside) convictions or expunge (erase) arrests for crimes they committed under coercion
  3. 3Sets out court procedures, including a written motion with evidence, possible hearings, and a preponderance-of-evidence standard
  4. 4Requires courts that grant relief to expunge records, vacate convictions, and treat survivors as if they were never arrested or convicted
  5. 5Permits sentenced survivors to request shorter prison terms if they committed the offense as a direct result of trafficking
  6. 6Keeps all filings and court orders under seal and waives any fees for filing relief motions
  7. 7Directs U.S. Attorneys, the Attorney General, and the Government Accountability Office to report on filings, training, and the law’s impact
  8. 8Adds a presumption of duress for trafficking victims in federal prosecutions and protects their access to federal aid
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IntroducedCurrentFeb 14, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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The President

Donald Trump
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