,i #aaeth ,,congress #ast ,session ,h4 ,r4 #bhjc ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,june #g1 #bjag,mr4 ,poe of ,texas 7for himself and ,mrs4 ,wagner7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on the ,judiciary1 and in addition to the ,committees on ,foreign ,affairs1 ,energy and ,commerce1 and ,homeland ,security1 for a period to be subsequently determined by the ,speaker1 in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned ,a ,,bill ,to provide assistance in abolishing human trafficking in the ,united ,states4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,abolish ,human ,trafficking ,act of #bjag4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,sec4 #b4 ,preserving ,domestic ,trafficking ,victims' ,fund4 ,sec4 #c4 ,mandatory restitution for victims of commercial sexual exploitation4 ,sec4 #d4 ,victim-witness assistance in sexual exploitation cases4 ,sec4 #e4 ,victim protection training for the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 ,sec4 #f4 ,implementing a victim-centered approach to human trafficking4 ,sec4 #g4 ,direct services for child victims of human trafficking4 ,sec4 #h4 ,holistic training for ,federal law enforcement officers and prosecutors4 ,sec4 #i4 ,best practices in delivering justice for victims of trafficking4 ,sec4 #aj4 ,training for health professionals4 ,sec4 #aa4 ,improving the national strategy to combat human trafficking4 ,sec4 #ab4 ,specialized human trafficking training and technical assistance for service providers4 ,sec4 #ac4 ,enhanced penalties for human trafficking1 child exploitation1 and repeat offenders4 ,sec4 #ad4 ,targeting organized human trafficking perpetrators4 ,sec4 #ae4 ,investigating complex human trafficking networks4 ,sec4 #af4 ,combating sex tourism4 ,sec4 #ag4 ,human ,trafficking ,justice ,coordinators4 ,sec4 #ah4 ,interagency ,task ,force ,to ,monitor and ,combat ,human ,trafficking4 ,sec4 #ai4 ,additional reporting on crime4 ,sec4 #bj4 ,making the ,presidential ,survivor ,council permanent4 ,sec4 #ba4 ,strengthening the ,national ,human ,trafficking ,hotline4 ,sec4 #bb4 ,ending ,government partnerships with the commercial sex industry4 ,sec4 #bc4 ,study of human trafficking victim privilege4 ,sec4 #bd4 ,understanding the effects of severe forms of trafficking in persons4 ,sec4 #be4 ,combating trafficking in persons4 ,sec4 #bf4 ,grant accountability4 #b4 ,preserving ,domestic ,trafficking ,victims' ,fund 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,domestic ,trafficking ,victims' ,fund established under section #cjad of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code-- 7#a7 is intended to supplement1 and not supplant1 any other funding for domestic trafficking victims2 and 7#b7 has achieved the objective described in paragraph 7#a7 since the establishment of the ,fund4 7b7 ,ensuring full funding ,section #cjad of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,september #cj1 #bjai and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbc2 7#b7 in subsection 7f71 by inserting 1 including the mandatory imposition of civil remedies for satisfaction of an unpaid fine as authorized under section #cfac1 where appropriate after criminal cases2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7h77#c71 by inserting and child victims of a severe form of trafficking 7as defined in section #ajc of the ,victims of ,trafficking and ,violence ,protection ,act of #bjjj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #gajb77 after child pornography4 #c4 ,mandatory restitution for victims of commercial sexual exploitation 7a7 ,amendment ,chapter #aag of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bdbi4 ,mandatory restitution 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding section #cffc or #cffc;,a1 and in addition to any other civil or criminal penalty authorized by law1 the court shall order restitution for any offense under this chapter4 7b7 ,scope and nature of ,order 7#a7 ,directions ,an order of restitution under this section shall direct the defendant to pay the victim 7through the appropriate court mechanism7 the full amount of the victim's losses1 as determined by the court under paragraph 7#c74 7#b7 ,enforcement ,an order of restitution under this section shall be issued and enforced in accordance with section #cffd in the same manner as an order under section #cffc;,a4 7#c7 ,full amount of the victim's losses defined ,for purposes of this subsection1 the term full amount of the victim's losses-- 7,a7 has the meaning given the term in section #bbei7;b77#c72 and 7,b7 includes the gross income or value to the defendant of the victim's services1 if the services constitute commercial sex acts as defined under section #aeia4 7#d7 ,forfeiture of property ,the forfeiture of property under this subsection shall be governed by the provisions of section #dac 7other than subsection 7d7 of such section #dac7 of the ,controlled ,substances ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #hec74 7c7 ,victim defined 7#a7 ,in general ,in this section1 the term victim means the individual harmed as a result of the commission of a crime under this chapter4 7#b7 ,assumption of crime victim's rights ,in the case of a victim who is under #ah years of age1 incompetent1 incapacitated1 or deceased1 the legal guardian of the victim1 a representative of the victim's estate1 or any other person appointed as suitable by the court may assume the crime victim's rights under this section4 7d7 ,prohibition ,a defendant charged with an offense under this chapter may not be named as a representative or guardian of a victim of the offense4 4 7b7 ,table of sections ,the table of sections for chapter #aag of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #bdbh the following3 #bdbi4 ,mandatory restitution4 4 #d4 ,victim-witness assistance in sexual exploitation cases 7a7 ,availability of ,,doj appropriations ,section #ebd7;c77#a77;,b7 of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting 1 chapter #aaj of title #ah after chapter #gg of title #ah4 7b7 ,amendment to title #ca ,section #igje7;a77#b77;,b77v7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting 1 chapter #aji;,a of title #ah 7relating to sexual abuse71 chapter #aaj of title #ah 7relating to child sexual exploitation71 or chapter #aag of title #ah 7relating to transportation for illegal sexual activity and related crimes7 after 7relating to human trafficking74 #e4 ,victim protection training for the ,department of ,homeland ,security 7a7 ,in general ,title ,,ix of the ,justice for ,victims of ,trafficking ,act of #bjae 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fda et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ijf4 ,victim protection training for the ,department of ,homeland ,security 7a7 ,directive to ,,dhs law enforcement officials and task forces 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall issue a directive to-- 7,a7 all ,federal law enforcement officers and relevant personnel employed by the ,department who may be involved in the investigation of human trafficking offenses2 and 7,b7 members of all task forces led by the ,department that participate in the investigation of human trafficking offenses4 7#b7 ,required instructions ,the directive required to be issued under paragraph 7#a7 shall include instructions on-- 7,a7 the investigation of individuals who patronize or solicit human trafficking victims as being engaged in severe trafficking in persons and how such individuals should be investigated for their roles in severe trafficking in persons2 and 7,b7 how victims of sex or labor trafficking often engage in criminal acts as a direct result of severe trafficking in persons and such individuals are victims of a crime and affirmative measures should be taken to avoid arresting1 charging1 or prosecuting such individuals for any offense that is the direct result of their victimization4 7b7 ,victim screening protocol 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall issue a screening protocol for use during all anti-trafficking law enforcement operations in which the ,department is involved4 7#b7 ,requirements ,the protocol required to be issued under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 require the individual screening of all adults and children who are suspected of engaging in commercial sex acts1 child labor that is a violation of law1 or work in violation of labor standards to determine whether each individual screened is a victim of human trafficking2 7,b7 require affirmative measures to avoid arresting1 charging1 or prosecuting human trafficking victims for any offense that is the direct result of their victimization2 7,c7 be developed in consultation with relevant interagency partners and nongovernmental organizations that specialize in the prevention of human trafficking or in the identification and support of victims of human trafficking and survivors of human trafficking2 and 7,d7 include-- 7i7 procedures and practices to ensure that the screening process minimizes trauma or revictimization of the person being screened2 and 7ii7 guidelines on assisting victims of human trafficking in identifying and receiving restorative services4 7c7 ,mandatory training ,the training described in sections #ijb and #ijd shall include training necessary to implement-- 7#a7 the directive required under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 the protocol required under subsection 7b74 4 7b7 ,table of contents amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,justice for ,victims of ,trafficking ,act of #bjae 7,public ,law #aad-bb2 #abi ,stat4 #bbg7 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #ije the following3 ,sec4 #ijf4 ,victim protection training for the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 4 #f4 ,implementing a victim-centered approach to human trafficking ,section #ajg7;b77#b7 of the ,trafficking ,victims ,protection ,act of #bjjj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #gaje7;b77#b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,b77ii72 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 ,priority ,in selecting recipients of grants under this paragraph that are only available for law enforcement operations or task forces1 the ,attorney ,general may give priority to any applicant that files an attestation with the ,attorney ,general stating that-- 7i7 the grant funds-- 7,i7 will be used to assist in the prevention of severe forms of trafficking in persons in accordance with ,federal law2 7,,ii7 will be used to strengthen efforts to investigate and prosecute those who knowingly benefit financially from participation in a venture that has engaged in any act of human trafficking2 7,,iii7 will be used to take affirmative measures to avoid arresting1 charging1 or prosecuting victims of human trafficking for any offense that is the direct result of their victimization2 and 7,,iv7 will not be used to require a victim of human trafficking to collaborate with law enforcement officers as a condition of access to any shelter or restorative services2 and 7ii7 the applicant will provide dedicated resources for anti-human trafficking law enforcement for a period that is longer than the duration of the grant received under this paragraph4 4 #g4 ,direct services for child victims of human trafficking ,section #bad7;b7 of the ,victims of ,child ,abuse ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acjjb7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading by inserting child victims of a severe form of trafficking in persons and before child pornography2 and 7#b7 by inserting of a severe form of trafficking 7as defined in section #ajc of the ,trafficking ,victims ,protection ,act of #bjjj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #gajb7i77;,a777 who were under the age of #ah at the time of the offense and before child pornography4 #h4 ,holistic training for ,federal law enforcement officers and prosecutors ,all training required under the ,combat ,human ,trafficking ,act of #bjae 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adjdd;g7 and section #aje7;c77#d7 of the ,trafficking ,victims ,protection ,act of #bjjj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #gaje7;c77#d77 shall-- 7#a7 emphasize that an individual who knowingly solicits or patronizes a commercial sex act from a person who was a minor 7consistent with section #aeia7;c7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code7 or was subject to force1 fraud1 or coercion is guilty of an offense under chapter #gg of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 and is a party to a human trafficking offense2 7#b7 develop specific curriculum for-- 7,a7 under appropriate circumstances1 arresting and prosecuting buyers of commercial sex1 child labor that is a violation of law1 or forced labor as a form of primary prevention2 and 7,b7 investigating and prosecuting individuals who knowingly benefit financially from participation in a venture that has engaged in any act of human trafficking2 and 7#c7 specify that any comprehensive approach to eliminating human trafficking shall include a demand reduction component4 #i4 ,best practices in delivering justice for victims of trafficking ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,attorney ,general shall issue guidance to all offices and components of the ,department of ,justice-- 7#a7 emphasizing that an individual who knowingly solicits or patronizes a commercial sex act from a person who was a minor 7consistent with section #aeia7;c7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code7 or was subject to force1 fraud1 or coercion is guilty of an offense under chapter #gg of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 and is a party to a severe form of trafficking in persons1 as that term is defined in section #ajc7i7 of the ,trafficking ,victims ,protection ,act of #bjjj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #gajb7i772 7#b7 recommending and implementing best practices for the collection of special assessments under section #cjad of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by section #aja of the ,justice for ,victims of ,trafficking ,act of #bjae 7,public ,law #aad-bb2 #abi ,stat4 #bbh71 including a directive that civil liens are an authorized collection method and remedy under section #cfac of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#c7 clarifying that commercial sexual exploitation is a form of gender-based violence4 #aj4 ,training for health professionals ,section #ajg of the ,trafficking ,victims ,protection ,act of #bjjj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #gaje7;f77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7h7 ,training for health professionals 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection-- 7,a7 the term pilot program means the ,stop1 ,observe1 ,ask1 and ,respond to ,health and ,wellness ,training pilot program established under paragraph 7#b72 and 7,b7 the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services4 7#b7 ,pilot program 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may continue a pilot program1 which shall be known as the ,stop1 ,observe1 ,ask1 and ,respond to ,health and ,wellness ,training pilot program or the ,,soar to ,health and ,wellness ,training pilot program4 7,b7 ,grants authorized ,under the pilot program1 the ,secretary may award grants to appropriate entities to train health care providers-- 7i7 to identify potential human trafficking victims2 7ii7 to work with law enforcement agencies to report human trafficking and facilitate communication with human trafficking victims1 in accordance with all applicable ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and tribal laws1 including legal confidentiality requirements for patients and health care providers2 7iii7 to refer such victims to appropriate social or victims service agencies or organizations2 7iv7 to provide such victims with appropriate patient-centered1 evidence-based care2 and 7v7 to foster the practice of interprofessional collaboration1 including practices used by organizations other than health care organizations4 7,c7 ,functions 7i7 ,in general ,the functions of the pilot program shall include1 as appropriate1 the functions of the ,stop1 ,observe1 ,ask1 and ,respond to ,health and ,wellness ,training program that was operating on the day before the date of the enactment of this subsection and any of the authorized initiatives described in clause 7ii74 7ii7 ,authorized initiatives ,the authorized initiatives of the pilot program shall include-- 7,i7 engaging stakeholders1 including victims of human trafficking and ,federal1 ,state1 local1 or tribal partners2 7,,ii7 making grants available to support training in health care sites that represent diversity in-- 7aa7 geography2 7bb7 the demographics of the population served2 7cc7 the predominate types of human trafficking cases2 and 7dd7 health care provider profiles2 and 7,,iii7 providing technical assistance to assist grantees in-- 7aa7 achieving the objectives described in subparagraph 7,b72 and 7bb7 reporting on any best practices they identify4 7,d7 ,termination ,the pilot program shall terminate not later than ,october #a1 #bjbb4 7#c7 ,data collection and reporting requirements 7,a7 ,data collection ,during any of the fiscal years #bjah through #bjbb in which the ,secretary carries out any of the authorized initiatives described in paragraph 7#b77;,c71 the ,secretary shall collect data and report on-- 7i7 the total number of entities that received a grant under this subsection-- 7,i7 during the previous fiscal year2 7,,ii7 between the previous fiscal year and the date of the enactment of this subsection2 and 7,,iii7 between the date of the enactment of this subsection and the date of the establishment of the ,stop1 ,observe1 ,ask1 and ,respond to ,health and ,wellness ,training program that was operating on the day before the date of the enactment of this subsection2 and 7ii7 the total number of health care providers and other related providers that participated in training supported by the pilot program-- 7,i7 during the previous fiscal year2 7,,ii7 between the previous fiscal year and the date of the enactment of this subsection2 and 7,,iii7 between the date of the enactment of this subsection and the date of the establishment of the ,stop1 ,observe1 ,ask1 and ,respond to ,health and ,wellness ,training program that was operating on the day before the date of the enactment of this subsection4 7,b7 ,reporting ,not later than #ij days after the first day of each of the fiscal years #bjah through #bjbb1 the ,secretary shall prepare and submit to ,congress a report on the data collected under subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,sharing best practices ,the ,secretary shall make available1 on the website of the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services1 a description of the evidence-based practices and procedures used by entities that receive a grant under the pilot program for carrying out the activities described in paragraph 7#b77;,b74 4 #aa4 ,improving the national strategy to combat human trafficking ,section #fjf7;b7 of the ,justice for ,victims of ,trafficking ,act of #bjae 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adjdd;h7b77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ,a national strategy to prevent human trafficking and reduce demand for human trafficking victims4 4 #ab4 ,specialized human trafficking training and technical assistance for service providers 7a7 ,in general ,section #aaa of the ,violence ,against ,women and ,department of ,justice ,reauthorization ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adjdd;f7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading1 by striking law enforcement training programs and inserting specialized human trafficking training and technical assistance2 7#b7 in subsection 7a77#b71 by striking means a ,state or a local government4 and inserting the following3 means-- 7,a7 a ,state or unit of local government2 7,b7 a federally recognized ,indian tribal government1 as determined by the ,secretary of the ,interior2 7,c7 a victim service provider2 7,d7 a nonprofit or for-profit organization 7including a tribal nonprofit or for-profit organization72 7,e7 a national organization2 or 7,f7 an institution of higher education 7including tribal institutions of higher education74 2 7#c7 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,grants authorized ,the ,attorney ,general may award grants to eligible entities to-- 7#a7 provide training to identify and protect victims of trafficking2 7#b7 improve quality and quantity of services offered to trafficking survivors2 and 7#c7 improve victim service providers' partnerships with ,federal1 ,state1 tribal1 and local law enforcement agencies and other relevant entities4 2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking or at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following3 7#d7 provide technical assistance on the range of services available to victim service providers who serve trafficking victims2 7#e7 develop and distribute materials1 including materials identifying best practices in accordance with ,federal law and policies1 to support victim service providers working with human trafficking victims2 7#f7 identify and disseminate other publicly available materials in accordance with ,federal law to help build capacity of service providers2 7#g7 provide training at relevant conferences1 through webinars1 or through other mechanisms in accordance with ,federal law2 or 7#h7 assist service providers in developing additional resources such as partnerships with ,federal1 ,state1 tribal1 and local law enforcement agencies and other relevant entities in order to access a range of available services in accordance with ,federal law4 4 7b7 ,technical and conforming amendment ,the table of contents in section #b of the ,violence ,against ,women and ,department of ,justice ,reauthorization ,act of #bjje 7,public ,law #aji-afb2 #aai ,stat4 #bifj7 is amended by striking the item relating to section #aaa and inserting the following3 ,sec4 #aaa4 ,grants for specialized human trafficking training and technical assistance for service providers4 4 #ac4 ,enhanced penalties for human trafficking1 child exploitation1 and repeat offenders ,part ,i of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in chapter #gg-- 7,a7 in section #aehc7;a71 in the flush text following paragraph 7#c71 by striking not more than #bj years and inserting not more than #cj years2 7,b7 in section #aehg1 by striking four years and inserting #aj years2 and 7,c7 in section #aeia7;d71 by striking #bj years and inserting #be years2 and 7#b7 in section #bdbf-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking twice and inserting #c times2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b77#a77;,b7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting subparagraph 7,a74 #ad4 ,targeting organized human trafficking perpetrators ,section #eba7;c7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#d72 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following3 7#c7 a ,federal offense involving human trafficking1 sexual abuse1 sexual exploitation1 or transportation for prostitution or any illegal sexual activity2 and 2 and 7#d7 in paragraph 7#d71 as so redesignated1 by striking 7#a7 or 7#b7 and inserting 7#a71 7#b71 or 7#c74 #ae4 ,investigating complex human trafficking networks ,section #beaf of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;c7-- 7,a7 by inserting section #aehb 7vessels for slave trade71 section #aehc 7enticement into slavery71 after section #aeha 7peonage712 and 7,b7 by inserting section #aehe 7seizure1 detention1 transportation or sale of slaves71 section #aehf 7service on vessels in slave trade71 section #aehg 7possession of slaves aboard vessel71 section #aehh 7transportation of slaves from ,united ,states71 after section #aehd 7involuntary servitude712 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by striking kidnapping human and inserting kidnapping1 human2 and 7,b7 by striking production1 1 and inserting production1 prostitution14 #af4 ,combating sex tourism ,section #bdbc of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b71 by striking for the purpose and inserting with a motivating purpose2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d71 by striking for the purpose of engaging and inserting with a motivating purpose of engaging4 #ag4 ,human ,trafficking ,justice ,coordinators 7a7 ,human ,trafficking ,justice ,coordinators ,the ,attorney ,general shall designate in each ,federal judicial district not less than #a ,assistant ,united ,states ,attorney to serve as the ,human ,trafficking ,coordinator for the district who1 in addition to any other responsibilities1 works with a human trafficking victim-witness specialist and shall be responsible for-- 7#a7 serving as the legal counsel for the ,federal judicial district on matters relating to human trafficking2 7#b7 prosecuting1 or assisting in the prosecution of1 human trafficking cases2 7#c7 conducting public outreach and awareness activities relating to human trafficking2 7#d7 ensuring the collection of data required to be collected under clause 7viii7 of section #aje7;d77#g77,q7 of the ,trafficking ,victims ,protection ,act of #bjjj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #gajc7;d77#g77,q771 as added by section #ah of this ,act2 7#e7 coordinating with other ,federal agencies1 ,state1 tribal1 and local law enforcement agencies1 victim service providers1 and other relative non-governmental organizations to build partnerships on activities relating to human trafficking2 and 7#f7 ensuring the collection of restitution for victims as required to be ordered under section #aeic of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 and section #bdbi of such title1 as added by section #c of this ,act4 7b7 ,department of ,justice ,coordinator ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,attorney ,general shall designate an official who shall coordinate human trafficking efforts within the ,department of ,justice who1 in addition to any other responsibilities1 shall be responsible for-- 7#a7 coordinating1 promoting1 and supporting the work of the ,department of ,justice relating to human trafficking1 including investigation1 prosecution1 training1 outreach1 victim support1 grant-making1 and policy activities2 7#b7 in consultation with survivors of human trafficking1 compiling1 conducting1 and disseminating1 including making publicly available when appropriate1 replication guides and training materials for law enforcement officers1 prosecutors1 judges1 emergency responders1 individuals working in victim services1 adult and child protective services1 social services1 and public safety1 medical personnel1 mental health personnel1 financial services personnel1 and any other individuals whose work may bring them in contact with human trafficking regarding how to-- 7,a7 conduct investigations in human trafficking cases2 7,b7 address evidentiary issues and other legal issues2 and 7,c7 appropriately assess1 respond to1 and interact with victims and witnesses in human trafficking cases1 including in administrative1 civil1 and criminal judicial proceedings2 and 7#c7 carrying out such other duties as the ,attorney ,general determines necessary in connection with enhancing the understanding1 prevention1 and detection of1 and response to1 human trafficking4 #ah4 ,interagency ,task ,force ,to ,monitor and ,combat ,human ,trafficking ,section #aje7;d77#g77,q7 of the ,trafficking ,victims ,protection ,act of #bjjj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #gajc7;d77#g77,q77 is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7vi71 by striking and at the end2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7viii7 the number of convictions obtained under chapter #gg of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 aggregated separately by the form of offense committed with respect to the victim1 including recruiting1 enticing1 harboring1 transporting1 providing1 obtaining1 advertising1 maintaining1 patronizing1 or soliciting a human trafficking victim2 and 4 #ai4 ,additional reporting on crime ,section #bcg7;b7 of the ,william ,wilberforce ,trafficking ,victims ,protection ,reauthorization ,act of #bjjh 7#bh ,u4,s4,c4 #ecd note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 incidents of assisting or promoting prostitution1 child labor that is a violation of law1 or forced labor of an individual under the age of #ah as described in paragraph 7#a72 and 7#e7 incidents of purchasing or soliciting commercial sex acts1 child labor that is a violation of law1 or forced labor with an individual under the age of #ah as described in paragraph 7#b74 4 #bj4 ,making the ,presidential ,survivor ,council permanent ,section #aae of the ,justice for ,victims of ,trafficking ,act of #bjae 7,public ,law #aad-bb2 #abi ,stat4 #bdc7 is amended by striking subsection 7h74 #ba4 ,strengthening the ,national ,human ,trafficking ,hotline 7a7 ,reporting requirement ,section #aje7;d77#c7 of the ,victims of ,trafficking and ,violence ,protection ,act of #bjjj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #gajc7;d77#c77 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting and providing an annual report on the case referrals received from the national human trafficking hotline by ,federal departments and agencies after international trafficking2 and 7#b7 by inserting and reporting requirements after ,any data collection procedures4 7b7 ,hotline information ,section #ajg7;b77#a77;,b77ii7 of such ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #gaje7;b77#a77;,b77ii77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,the number of the national human trafficking hotline described in this clause shall be posted in a visible place in all ,federal buildings44 #bb4 ,ending ,government partnerships with the commercial sex industry ,no ,federal funds or resources may be used for the operation of1 participation in1 or partnership with any program that involves the provision of funding or resources to an organization that-- 7#a7 has the primary purpose of providing adult entertainment2 and 7#b7 derives profits from the commercial sex trade4 #bc4 ,study of human trafficking victim privilege ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,judicial ,conference of the ,united ,states shall-- 7#a7 conduct a study on the necessity and desirability of amending the ,federal ,rules of ,evidence to establish a ,federal evidentiary privilege for confidential communications between a victim of human trafficking1 regardless of whether the victim of human trafficking is a party to a legal action1 and a caseworker assisting the victim of human trafficking2 and 7#b7 submit to ,congress a report on the study conducted under paragraph 7#a74 #bd4 ,understanding the effects of severe forms of trafficking in persons 7a7 ,in general ,title ,,vi of the ,justice for ,victims of ,trafficking ,act of #bjae 7,public ,law #aad-bb2 #abi ,stat4 #beh7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #fjg4 ,understanding the physical and psychological effects of severe forms of trafficking in persons 7a7 ,in general ,the ,national ,institute of ,justice and the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention shall jointly conduct a study on the short-term and long-term physical and psychological effects of serious harm 7as that term is defined in section #aehi7;c77#b7 and section #aeia7;e77#d7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by the ,william ,wilberforce ,trafficking ,victims ,protection ,reauthorization ,act of #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-deg2 #abb ,stat4 #ejdd77 in order to determine the most effective types of services for individuals who are identified as victims of these crimes1 including victims in cases that were not investigated or prosecuted by any law enforcement agency1 and how new or current treatment and programming options should be tailored to address the unique needs and barriers associated with these victims4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of the ,abolish ,human ,trafficking ,act of #bjag1 the ,national ,institute of ,justice and the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention shall make available to the public the results1 including any associated recommendations1 of the study conducted under subsection 7a74 4 7b7 ,table of contents amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,justice for ,victims of ,trafficking ,act of #bjae 7,public ,law #aad-bb2 #abi ,stat4 #bbg7 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #fjf the following3 ,sec4 #fjg4 ,understanding the physical and psychological effects of severe forms of trafficking in persons4 4 #be4 ,combating trafficking in persons 7a7 ,trafficking ,victims ,prevention ,act of #bjjj programs ,section #aac of the ,trafficking ,victims ,prevention ,act of #bjjj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #gaaj7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #bjad through #bjag and inserting #bjah through #bjbb42 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #bjad through #bjag and inserting #bjah through #bjbb2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7i71 by striking #bjad through #bjag and inserting #bjah through #bjbb4 7b7 ,reinstatement and reauthorization of grants ,to combat child sex trafficking 7#a7 ,reinstatement of expired provision 7,a7 ,in general ,section #bjb of the ,trafficking ,victims ,protection ,reauthorization ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adjdd;a7 is amended to read as such section read on ,march #f1 #bjag4 7,b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #abda7;b7 of the ,violence ,against ,women ,reauthorization ,act of #bjac 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adjjd;a note7 is repealed4 7#b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by paragraph 7#a7 shall take effect as though enacted on ,march #f1 #bjag4 7#c7 ,reauthorization ,section #bjb7;i7 of the ,trafficking ,victims ,protection ,reauthorization ,act of #bjje1 as amended by paragraph 7#a71 is amended to read as follows3 7i7 ,funding ,for each of the fiscal years #bjah through #bjbb1 the ,attorney ,general is authorized to allocate up to #h1jjj1jjj of the amounts appropriated pursuant to section #aac7;d77#a7 of the ,trafficking ,victims ,prevention ,act of #bjjj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #gaaj7;d77#a77 to carry out this section4 4 #bf4 ,grant accountability 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the term covered agency means an agency authorized to award grants under this ,act2 7#b7 the term covered grant means a grant authorized to be awarded under this ,act2 and 7#c7 the term covered official means the head of a covered agency4 7b7 ,accountability ,all covered grants shall be subject to the following accountability provisions3 7#a7 ,audit requirement 7,a7 ,definition ,in this paragraph1 the term unresolved audit finding means a finding in the final audit report of the ,inspector ,general of a covered agency that the audited grantee has utilized funds under a covered grant for an unauthorized expenditure or otherwise unallowable cost that is not closed or resolved within #ab months from the date when the final audit report is issued4 7,b7 ,audits ,beginning in the first fiscal year beginning after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and in each fiscal year thereafter1 the ,inspector ,general of a covered agency shall conduct audits of recipients of covered grants to prevent waste1 fraud1 and abuse of funds by grantees4 ,the ,inspector ,general shall determine the appropriate number of grantees to be audited each year4 7,c7 ,mandatory exclusion ,a recipient of funds under a covered grant that is found to have an unresolved audit finding shall not be eligible to receive funds under a covered grant during the first #b fiscal years beginning after the end of the #ab-month period described in subparagraph 7,a74 7,d7 ,priority ,in awarding covered grants1 a covered official shall give priority to eligible applicants that did not have an unresolved audit finding during the #c fiscal years before submitting an application for the covered grant4 7,e7 ,reimbursement ,if an entity is awarded funds under a covered grant during the #b-;fiscal-year period during which the entity is barred from receiving covered grants under subparagraph 7,c71 a covered official shall-- 7i7 deposit an amount equal to the amount of the grant funds that were improperly awarded to the grantee into the ,general ,fund of the ,treasury2 and 7ii7 seek to recoup the costs of the repayment to the fund from the recipient of the covered grant that was erroneously awarded grant funds4 7#b7 ,nonprofit organization requirements 7,a7 ,definition ,for purposes of this paragraph and each covered grant program1 the term nonprofit organization means an organization that is described in section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and is exempt from taxation under section #eja7;a7 of such ,code4 7,b7 ,prohibition ,a covered grant may not be awarded to a nonprofit organization that holds money in offshore accounts for the purpose of avoiding paying the tax described in section #eaa7;a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf4 7,c7 ,disclosure ,each nonprofit organization that is awarded a covered grant and uses the procedures prescribed in regulations to create a rebuttable presumption of reasonableness for the compensation of its officers1 directors1 trustees1 and key employees1 shall disclose to the applicable covered official1 in the application for the covered grant1 the process for determining such compensation1 including the independent persons involved in reviewing and approving such compensation1 the comparability data used1 and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision4 ,upon request1 a covered official shall make the information disclosed under this subparagraph available for public inspection4 7#c7 ,conference expenditures 7,a7 ,limitation ,no amounts made available to a covered agency to carry out a covered grant program may be used by a covered official1 or by any individual or entity awarded discretionary funds through a cooperative agreement under a covered grant program1 to host or support any expenditure for conferences that uses more than #bj1jjj in funds made available by the covered agency1 unless the covered official provides prior written authorization that the funds may be expended to host the conference4 7,b7 ,written approval ,written approval under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include a written estimate of all costs associated with the conference1 including the cost of all food1 beverages1 audio-visual equipment1 honoraria for speakers1 and entertainment4 7,c7 ,report 7i7 ,department of ,justice ,the ,deputy ,attorney ,general shall submit an annual report to the appropriate committees of ,congress on all conference expenditures approved under this paragraph4 7ii7 ,department of ,health and ,human ,services ,the ,deputy ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress an annual report on all conference expenditures approved under this paragraph4 7iii7 ,department of ,homeland ,security ,the ,deputy ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress an annual report on all conference expenditures approved under this paragraph4 7#d7 ,annual certification ,beginning in the first fiscal year beginning after the date of enactment of this ,act1 each covered official shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress an annual certification-- 7,a7 indicating whether-- 7i7 all audits issued by the ,office of the ,inspector ,general of the applicable covered agency under paragraph 7#a7 have been completed and reviewed by the appropriate official2 7ii7 all mandatory exclusions required under paragraph 7#a77;,c7 have been issued2 and 7iii7 all reimbursements required under paragraph 7#a77;,e7 have been made2 and 7,b7 that includes a list of any recipients of a covered grant excluded under paragraph 7#a7 from the previous year4 7c7 ,preventing duplicative grants 7#a7 ,in general ,before a covered official awards a covered grant1 the covered official shall compare potential awards under the covered grant program with other covered grants awarded to determine if duplicate grant awards are awarded for the same purpose4 7#b7 ,report ,if a covered official awards duplicate covered grants to the same applicant for the same purpose the covered official shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report that includes-- 7,a7 a list of all duplicate covered grants awarded1 including the total dollar amount of any duplicate covered grants awarded2 and 7,b7 the reason the covered official awarded the duplicate covered grants4