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 security 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 gratuities.
Organizations failing to submit certification or found in violation will lose federal funds and tax exemptions, and may have to repay awarded funds.
The Department of Homeland Security will develop strategies and guidelines for non-profit entities to help detect and report human trafficking and alien smuggling.
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