S. 48: SAVE Girls 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 | 2025-01-09 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] |
| Policy area | International Affairs |
| Cosponsors | 3 |
| Latest action | 2025-01-09 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Last updated | 2025-12-12 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-09):
Stopping the Abuse, Victimization, and Exploitation of Girls Act or the SAVE Girls Act
This bill authorizes the Department of Justice and the Department of Health and Human Services to provide grants to certain governmental and nongovernmental organizations to combat the smuggling and trafficking of children and young women.
The focus of this grant program is (1) preventing the smuggling of children and women between the ages of 12 and 24 across the U.S. border; and (2) providing support to such individuals if they have already been smuggled into the United States or if they have been or are at risk of becoming victims of a severe form of trafficking in persons, including child sex trafficking.
Cosponsors (3)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Amy Klobuchar | D MN (original cosponsor) 2025-01-09 |
| Cindy Hyde-Smith | R MS (original cosponsor) 2025-01-09 |
| Raphael G. Warnock | D GA 2025-12-11 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 48 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 48?
S. 48 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: SAVE Girls Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 48 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).