Bill > HR1379

This bill, known as the Trafficking Survivors Relief Act of 2025, provides a comprehensive framework for helping human trafficking victims who have been criminally charged or convicted due to actions directly related to their trafficking experience. The bill allows victims to file motions to vacate convictions or expunge arrests for certain federal offenses (categorized as level A and level C offenses), with specific provisions for how these motions can be filed and evaluated. Victims can seek relief by providing evidence from licensed anti-human trafficking service providers or clinicians, and courts can grant these motions if they find the criminal conduct was a direct result of being trafficked. The bill also introduces a human trafficking defense that creates a rebuttable presumption of duress for trafficking victims charged with certain offenses and ensures that victims cannot be disqualified from federally funded victim assistance programs based on prior convictions. Additionally, the legislation requires United States attorneys to submit reports on motions filed, mandates training on human trafficking indicators, and allows grants to be used for post-conviction relief representation. The bill reflects Congress's commitment to addressing the evolving tactics of human traffickers and protecting survivors by providing legal mechanisms to mitigate the criminal consequences of their trafficking experiences.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1379/all-info