S. 361: Supporting Victims of Human Trafficking Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-02-03 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA] |
| Policy area | Crime and Law Enforcement |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2025-02-03 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Last updated | 2026-04-22 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-02-03):
Supporting Victims of Human Trafficking Act
This bill increases the percentage of the total allocation made available for trafficking victim services grants that may be set aside for research and for training and technical assistance.
Specifically, the bill increases from 3% to 7% the amount that may be set aside for research, evaluation, and statistics; and increases from 5% to 10% the amount that may be set aside for training and technical assistance. Further, the bill allows the amount set aside for training and technical assistance to be used for strengthening program administration and budgeting.
The bill also increases from 75% to 95% the federal share of project costs.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Marsha Blackburn | R TN (original cosponsor) 2025-02-03 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 361 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 361?
S. 361 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Supporting Victims of Human Trafficking Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 361 are available on congress.gov.
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