§7108 Actions Against Significant Traffickers in Persons

Summary

The President can use the powers in section 1702 of title 50, even if sections 1701 of title 50 or 10102 would normally limit that use, to punish foreign people or groups tied to serious human trafficking that affects the United States. This covers people who play a major role in trafficking, those who help or fund them, those they own or control, and foreign government officials who take part for big money. Penalties in section 1705 of title 50 apply if someone breaks any license, order, or rule made under this authority. The President must publicly tell Congress who was sanctioned and why, and list the sanctions. If sanctions are stopped or paused, the President must tell Congress. Reports can include a classified annex. The President can give these powers to others. Agencies, including the Secretary of the Treasury, can make rules and must offer a quick chance for people to be heard if they want to contest a designation, order, or action. This law does not stop U.S. law enforcement or intelligence work, and courts may review the President’s actions. Definition: foreign person — a one-line meaning: a non-U.S. citizen or an organization not formed under U.S. law, including foreign officials, but not a foreign country.