Strengthening Human Trafficking Victim Protection and Combating Modern Slavery
This Act aims to strengthen U.S. efforts to combat human trafficking globally by increasing support for prevention and protection programs. Citizens may indirectly benefit from a global reduction in human trafficking crimes and improved protection for domestic workers of diplomats in the U.S. Increased funding and oversight are intended to ensure more effective use of resources for this purpose.
Key points
Increased U.S. support for multilateral development banks to integrate anti-trafficking strategies into their projects.
Expansion of prevention efforts by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to integrate counter-trafficking activities into broader assistance programs.
Changes to rules for withholding foreign assistance from countries not meeting minimum anti-trafficking standards, with clear definitions of what assistance is not subject to withholding.
Enhanced protections for domestic workers of diplomatic and official visa holders (A-3 and G-5) in the U.S., including mandatory rights information and employment condition monitoring.
Extension of funding authorizations for anti-trafficking and violence protection programs, with increased amounts for fiscal years 2023-2026.
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