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Protecting Federal Funds from Human Trafficking and Smuggling

New rules aim to prevent federal money from being used by non-profit organizations involved in human trafficking or smuggling. This means these organizations must prove they comply with the law to receive or keep funds, increasing accountability and safety in public spending.
Key points
Non-profit organizations seeking federal funds must certify they are not involved in human trafficking, smuggling, fraud, or bribery.
Organizations that have already received funds must also submit this certification; violations will require repayment of funds.
The Department of Homeland Security will develop guidelines for non-profits on how to detect and report human trafficking and smuggling.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_6563
Sponsor: Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5]
Process start date: 2022-02-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protecting Federal Funds from Human Trafficking and Smuggling Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6563.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-02-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Non-profit organizations seeking federal funds must certify they are not involved in human trafficking, smuggling, fraud, or bribery.
  • Organizations that have already received funds must also submit this certification; violations will require repayment of funds.
  • The Department of Homeland Security will develop guidelines for non-profits on how to detect and report human trafficking and smuggling.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Security Courts and Law Migration