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 alien smuggling. These organizations will need to certify compliance with the law, or risk losing funds and tax exemptions. This is intended to increase safety and accountability in public spending.
Key points
Non-profit entities receiving federal funds must certify they are not involved in human trafficking, alien smuggling, fraud, bribery, or gratuity.
Organizations failing to certify or found in violation will lose federal funds and tax exemptions, and may have to repay awarded money.
The Department of Homeland Security will develop guidelines for non-profits on detecting and reporting human trafficking and alien smuggling, and will publish information on violations.
The Comptroller General will annually report to Congress on non-profit entities that fail to meet certification requirements.
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