#aaeth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,in the ,house of ,representatives1 ,u4 ,s41 ,september #bh1 #bjah ,,amendment3 ,that the bill from the ,senate 7,s4 #acaa7 entitled ,an ,act to provide assistance in abolishing human trafficking in the ,united ,states41 do pass with the following ,strike out all after the enacting clause and insert3 #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 ,direct services for child victims of human trafficking4 ,sec4 #g4 ,holistic training for ,federal law enforcement officers and prosecutors4 ,sec4 #h4 ,best practices in delivering justice for victims of trafficking4 ,sec4 #i4 ,improving the national strategy to combat human trafficking4 ,sec4 #aj4 ,specialized human trafficking training and technical assistance for service providers4 ,sec4 #aa4 ,enhanced penalties for human trafficking1 child exploitation1 and repeat offenders4 ,sec4 #ab4 ,targeting organized human trafficking perpetrators4 ,sec4 #ac4 ,investigating complex human trafficking networks4 ,sec4 #ad4 ,combating sex tourism4 ,sec4 #ae4 ,human ,trafficking ,justice ,coordinators4 ,sec4 #af4 ,interagency ,task ,force to ,monitor and ,combat ,human ,trafficking4 ,sec4 #ag4 ,additional reporting on crime4 ,sec4 #ah4 ,strengthening the national human trafficking hotline4 ,sec4 #ai4 ,ending ,government partnerships with the commercial sex industry4 ,sec4 #bj4 ,understanding the effects of severe forms of trafficking in persons4 ,sec4 #ba4 ,combating trafficking in persons4 ,sec4 #bb4 ,grant accountability4 ,sec4 #bc4 ,,hero ,act improvements4 #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 #bjba2 7#b7 in subsection 7e77#a71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #bjai and inserting #bjbc2 7#c7 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#d7 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 pornography victims4 #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 ,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 7#a7 ,the 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#c71 and shall additionally require the defendant to pay the greater of 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#b7 ,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 ,as used in this subsection1 the term full amount of the victim's losses has the same meaning as provided in section #bbei7;b77#c74 7c7 ,the forfeiture of property under this section shall be governed by the provisions of section #dac 7other than subsection 7d7 of such section7 of the ,controlled ,substances ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #hec74 7d7 ,as used in this section1 the term victim means the individual harmed as a result of a crime under this chapter1 including1 in the case of a victim who is under #ah years of age1 incompetent1 incapacitated1 or deceased1 the legal guardian of the victim or a representative of the victim's estate1 or another family member1 or any other person appointed as suitable by the court1 but in no event shall the defendant be named such representative or guardian4 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 ,direct services for child victims of human trafficking ,section #bad7;b7 of the ,victims of ,child ,abuse ,act of #aiij 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcjd7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading by inserting child victims of a severe form of trafficking in persons and before victims of child pornography2 and 7#b7 by inserting victims 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 victims of child pornography4 #g4 ,holistic training for ,federal law enforcement officers and prosecutors ,all training required under the ,combat ,human ,trafficking ,act of #bjae 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #bjgji7 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 #h4 ,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 #i4 ,improving the national strategy to combat human trafficking ,section #fjf7;b7 of the ,justice for ,victims of ,trafficking ,act of #bjae 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #bjgaa7;b77 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 #aj4 ,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#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #bjgjh7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading1 by striking law enforcement training programs and inserting specialized human trafficking training and technical assistance for service providers2 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 the 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 #aa4 ,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 #ab4 ,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 #ac4 ,investigating complex human trafficking networks ,section #beaf of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 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 subsection 7#b7-- 7,a7 by striking kidnapping human and inserting kidnapping1 human2 and 7,b7 by striking production1 1 and inserting production1 prostitution14 #ad4 ,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 #ae4 ,human ,trafficking ,justice ,coordinators ,section #fjf of the ,justice for ,victims of ,trafficking ,act of #bjae 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #bjgaa7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#a7-- 7,a7 by striking subparagraph 7,b72 and 7,b7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,c7 and 7,d7 as subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,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 implementing the ,national ,strategy with respect to all forms of human trafficking1 including labor trafficking and sex 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 #ag of the ,abolish ,human ,trafficking ,act of #bjag1 is sought2 7#e7 coordinating with other ,federal agencies1 ,state1 tribal1 and local law enforcement agencies1 victim service providers1 and other relevant non-governmental organizations to build partnerships on activities relating to human trafficking2 and 7#f7 ensuring the collection of restitution for victims is sought 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 the ,abolish ,human ,trafficking ,act of #bjag4 7d7 ,department of ,justice ,coordinator ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of the ,abolish ,human ,trafficking ,act of #bjag1 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 or anti-human trafficking organizations1 producing 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 identify signs of human trafficking2 7,b7 conduct investigations in human trafficking cases2 7,c7 address evidentiary issues and other legal issues2 and 7,d7 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 4 #af4 ,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 #ag4 ,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 #ah4 ,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 #ai4 ,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 #bj4 ,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 #ba4 ,combating trafficking in persons ,section #aac of the ,trafficking ,victims ,prevention ,act of #bjjj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #gaaj7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#b71 by striking #bjad through #bjag and inserting #bjah through #bjba2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7i71 by striking #bjad through #bjag and inserting #bjah through #bjba4 #bb4 ,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 #bc4 ,,hero ,act improvements 7a7 ,in general ,section #hij;,a of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #dgc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting ,homeland ,security ,investigations1 after ,customs ,enforcement12 and 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,purpose ,the ,center shall provide investigative assistance1 training1 and equipment to support domestic and international investigations of cyber-related crimes by the ,department4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,c71 by inserting after personnel the following3 1 which shall include participating in training for ,homeland ,security ,investigations personnel conducted by ,internet ,crimes ,against ,children ,task ,forces2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by inserting in child exploitation investigations after ,enforcement2 and 7,,ii7 in clause 7i71 by inserting child before victims2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by inserting child exploitation after number of2 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by inserting child exploitation after number of2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c77#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by inserting and administer the ,digital ,forensics and ,document and ,media ,exploitation program after forensics2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by inserting and emerging technologies after forensics2 and 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking and the ,national ,association to ,protect ,children and inserting 1 the ,national ,association to ,protect ,children1 and other governmental entities4 7b7 ,,hero child-,rescue corps ,section #hij;,a of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #dgc7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7e7 as subsection 7g72 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7d7 the following3 7e7 ,,hero child-,rescue corps 7#a7 ,establishment 7,a7 ,in general ,there is established within the ,center a ,human ,exploitation ,rescue ,operation ,child-,rescue ,corps ,program 7referred to in this section as the ,,hero ,child-,rescue ,corps ,program71 which shall be a ,department-wide program1 in collaboration with the ,department of ,defense and the ,national ,association to ,protect ,children4 7,b7 ,private sector collaboration ,as part of the ,,hero ,child-,rescue ,corps ,program1 the ,national ,association to ,protect ,children shall provide logistical support for program participants4 7#b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the ,,hero ,child-,rescue ,corps ,program shall be to recruit1 train1 equip1 and employ members of the ,armed ,forces on active duty and wounded1 ill1 and injured veterans to combat and prevent child exploitation1 including in investigative1 intelligence1 analyst1 inspection1 and forensic positions or any other positions determined appropriate by the employing agency4 7#c7 ,functions ,the ,,hero ,child-,rescue ,program shall-- 7,a7 provide1 recruit1 train1 and equip participants of the ,program in the areas of digital forensics1 investigation1 analysis1 intelligence1 and victim identification1 as determined by the ,center and the needs of the ,department2 and 7,b7 ensure that during the internship period1 participants of the ,program are assigned to investigate and analyze-- 7i7 child exploitation2 7ii7 child pornography2 7iii7 unidentified child victims2 7iv7 human trafficking2 7v7 traveling child sex offenders2 and 7vi7 forced child labor1 including the sexual exploitation of minors4 7f7 ,paid internship and hiring program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a paid internship and hiring program for the purpose of placing participants of the ,,hero ,child-,rescue ,corps ,program 7in this subsection referred to as participants7 into paid internship positions1 for the subsequent appointment of the participants to permanent positions1 as described in the guidelines promulgated under paragraph 7#c74 7#b7 ,internship positions ,under the paid internship and hiring program required to be established under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall assign or detail participants to positions within ,united ,states ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement or any other ,federal agency in accordance with the guidelines promulgated under paragraph 7#c74 7#c7 ,placement 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall promulgate guidelines for assigning or detailing participants to positions within ,united ,states ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement and other ,federal agencies1 which shall include requirements for internship duties and agreements regarding the subsequent appointment of the participants to permanent positions4 7,b7 ,preference ,the ,secretary shall give a preference to ,homeland ,security ,investigations in assignments or details under the guidelines promulgated under subparagraph 7,a74 7#d7 ,term of internship ,an appointment to an internship position under this subsection shall be for a term not to exceed #ab months4 7#e7 ,rate and term of pay ,after completion of initial group training and upon beginning work at an assigned office1 a participant appointed to an internship position under this subsection who is not receiving monthly basic pay as a member of the ,armed ,forces on active duty shall receive compensation at a rate that is-- 7,a7 not less than the minimum rate of basic pay payable for a position at level ,,gs-#e of the ,general ,schedule2 and 7,b7 not more than the maximum rate of basic pay payable for a position at level ,,gs-#g of the ,general ,schedule4 7#f7 ,eligibility ,in establishing the paid internship and hiring program required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall ensure that the eligibility requirements for participation in the internship program are the same as the eligibility requirements for participation in the ,,hero ,child-,rescue ,corps ,program4 7#g7 ,hero corps hiring ,the ,secretary shall establish within ,homeland ,security ,investigations positions1 which shall be in addition to any positions in existence on the date of enactment of this subsection1 for the hiring and permanent employment of graduates of the paid internship program required to be established under paragraph 7#a74 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7g71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 by striking ,there are authorized and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,there are authorized 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,allocation ,of the amount made available pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 in each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbb1 not more than #aj1jjj1jjj shall be used to carry out subsection 7e7 and not less than #b1jjj1jjj shall be used to carry out subsection 7f74 4 7c7 ,technical and conforming amendment ,section #cjb of the ,,hero ,act of #bjae 7,public ,law #aad-bb2 #abi ,stat4 #bee7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7c72 and 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7d7 as subsection 7c74 ,clerk4