Protecting Federal Funds from Human Trafficking and Smuggling
This bill aims to prevent taxpayer money from funding organizations involved in human trafficking or alien smuggling. It introduces new rules for non-profit entities receiving federal funds, requiring them to certify compliance with laws against these crimes. Failure to comply could result in loss of funding and tax-exempt status.
Key points
Non-profit organizations seeking federal funds must certify they are not involved in human trafficking, alien smuggling, fraud, bribery, or gratuity, and have not been convicted of alien smuggling offenses.
Current and past recipients of federal funds must also submit this certification; otherwise, they may have to repay the funds.
Non-profit organizations failing to meet these requirements may lose their tax-exempt status.
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 act aims to increase transparency and accountability in federal spending, protecting funds from being used by entities involved in illegal activities.
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