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This bill, known as the "Protecting Federal Funds from Human Trafficking and Smuggling Act of 2025," aims to strengthen oversight and accountability of non-profit organizations receiving federal funds by imposing new certification and reporting requirements related to human trafficking and alien smuggling. The bill mandates that non-profit entities must submit a certification to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) confirming they are in compliance with federal laws regarding human trafficking, alien smuggling, fraud, bribery, and have not been convicted of immigration-related offenses. Failure to submit this certification or being found in violation could result in repayment of federal funds and loss of tax-exempt status. Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to develop strategies and best practices for detecting and reporting human trafficking and alien smuggling, and to publish information about violations by non-profit entities. The Comptroller General must also provide annual reports to Congress about non-profit entities' certification violations. The legislation applies to all non-profit entities currently receiving or seeking federal funding, with implementation timelines ranging from 60 to 120 days after the Act's enactment, and aims to create more rigorous oversight of federal fund recipients in relation to human trafficking and immigration law compliance.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1168/all-info