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This bill aims to strengthen protections against human trafficking in government contracting by modifying existing law to enhance reporting, monitoring, and accountability. The bill requires that if a recipient of a government grant, contract, or cooperative agreement determines that they, a subcontractor, or an agent has engaged in trafficking-related activities, they must promptly report the circumstances and remedial actions to the relevant contracting officer. It mandates that the Inspector General conduct an investigation of such reports and, if a recipient acknowledges the activity and takes appropriate corrective action, notify the agency head and suspension and debarment official. The bill also allows for suspending payments under the agreement until appropriate remedial action is taken. Additionally, the bill requires the Office of Management and Budget to submit a report to Congress within 18 months exploring the feasibility of requiring contracting officials to assess anti-trafficking compliance in high-risk product and service categories, streamlining agency reporting, and tracking whether contracting personnel have received anti-trafficking training. These provisions are designed to increase transparency, accountability, and efforts to combat human trafficking in government contracts.

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