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H.R. 4323: Trafficking Survivors Relief Act

A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.

Overview

Congress119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026)
TypeHouse bill (H.R.)
Originating chamberHouse
Introduced2025-07-10
SponsorRep. Fry, Russell [R-SC-7]
Policy areaCrime and Law Enforcement
Cosponsors19
Latest action2026-01-23 — Became Public Law No: 119-73.
Last updated2026-07-17

Summary

Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-07-10):

Trafficking Survivors Relief Act of 2025

This bill establishes a process to vacate convictions and expunge arrest records for certain criminal offenses committed by victims of human trafficking that directly result from or relate to having been a trafficking victim.

It defines the offenses eligible to be vacated or expunged and sets forth procedures for filing a motion.

The Government Accountability Office must assess the impact of this process, including the number of human trafficking survivors who file motions to vacate convictions or expunge records.

The bill permits certain grants for legal representation to be used to seek post-conviction relief.

Finally, the bill allows a defendant to establish that the offenses were committed under duress by demonstrating that he or she was a victim of human trafficking at the time of the offense.

Cosponsors (19)

NameParty / state
Ann Wagner R MO (original cosponsor) 2025-07-10
Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. D GA (original cosponsor) 2025-07-10
Mike Thompson D CA 2025-07-14
Ted Lieu D CA 2025-07-14
Burgess Owens R UT 2025-07-16
Sarah McBride D DE 2025-07-21
Thomas H. Kean, Jr. R NJ 2025-07-29
Christopher H. Smith R NJ 2025-07-29
Kevin Kiley R CA 2025-08-08
Derek Schmidt R KS 2025-08-08
Earl L. "Buddy" Carter R GA 2025-08-08
Debbie Dingell D MI 2025-08-12
John H. Rutherford R FL 2025-08-12
Keith Self R TX 2025-08-12
Mark Harris R NC 2025-08-15
Max L. Miller R OH 2025-09-03
Jesús G. "Chuy" García D IL 2025-09-04
Eugene Simon Vindman D VA 2025-09-09
Greg Landsman D OH 2025-09-10

Full text & official record

The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 4323 are published by Congress on congress.gov.

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Frequently asked questions

What is H.R. 4323?

H.R. 4323 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Trafficking Survivors Relief Act.

Where can I read the full bill text?

The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 4323 are available on congress.gov.

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