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119-hr-520119th Congress

Empowering Law Enforcement To Fight Sex Trafficking Demand Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Representative Luttrell, Morgan [R-TX-8]

Introduced

Summary

Expands Byrne JAG grant uses to fund anti‑human trafficking and demand‑reduction programs. It would add programs to combat human trafficking, including efforts to reduce demand for trafficked persons, to the list of permissible Byrne Justice Assistance Grant expenditures.

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  • Local law enforcement and prosecutors could use existing Byrne JAG dollars to support anti‑trafficking activities and initiatives that target buyers.
  • Community and victim‑service organizations could benefit from grant-funded programs for outreach, prevention, and survivor support tied to demand‑reduction work.
  • State and local grant administrators would gain broader flexibility to direct Byrne JAG awards toward efforts that lower demand for trafficked persons.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Police grants could fight human trafficking

If enacted, this bill would let states, cities, tribes, and eligible groups use an existing federal law enforcement grant for anti‑trafficking work. Byrne Justice Assistance Grant funds could be used for programs that combat human trafficking, including efforts to reduce demand for trafficked persons. It would not add new money or change who can apply; it only adds a new allowed use. It would take effect upon enactment, and actual funding would depend on future grant decisions.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Luttrell, Morgan [R-TX-8]

TX • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Deluzio, Christopher R. [D-PA-17]

    PA • D

    Sponsored 1/16/2025

  • Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 1/16/2025

  • Rep. Ellzey, Jake [R-TX-6]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 1/16/2025

  • Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2]

    MO • R

    Sponsored 1/16/2025

  • Rep. Garbarino, Andrew R. [R-NY-2]

    NY • R

    Sponsored 1/16/2025

  • Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6]

    AZ • R

    Sponsored 1/16/2025

  • Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8]

    MN • R

    Sponsored 1/16/2025

  • Rep. Strong, Dale W. [R-AL-5]

    AL • R

    Sponsored 1/16/2025

  • Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]

    NY • R

    Sponsored 1/16/2025

  • Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]

    SC • R

    Sponsored 1/16/2025

  • Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]

    NE • R

    Sponsored 1/16/2025

  • Rep. Collins, Mike [R-GA-10]

    GA • R

    Sponsored 1/16/2025

  • Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 1/16/2025

  • Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 1/16/2025

  • Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1]

    IA • R

    Sponsored 1/16/2025

  • Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3]

    MS • R

    Sponsored 1/16/2025

  • Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 1/16/2025

  • Rep. Sorensen, Eric [D-IL-17]

    IL • D

    Sponsored 1/21/2025

  • Rep. Rutherford, John H. [R-FL-5]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 1/23/2025

  • Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9]

    PA • R

    Sponsored 2/10/2025

  • Rep. Goldman, Craig A. [R-TX-12]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 2/12/2025

  • Rep. Min, Dave [D-CA-47]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 12/16/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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