HR. 1168In Committee
Protecting Federal Funds from Human Trafficking and Smuggling Act of 2025
Prohibits nonprofits from receiving federal funds or tax-exempt status unless they certify compliance with human trafficking and smuggling laws, while tightening participant eligibility verification rules
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Prohibits nonprofits from receiving federal funds or tax-exempt status unless they certify compliance with human trafficking and smuggling laws, while tightening participant eligibility verification rules
Key points
- Require compliance certifications
- Prohibit federal funds for nonprofits
- Direct annual GAO reports
- Repeal eligibility verification exemption
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-02-10 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedCongressional oversightCrime and Law EnforcementGovernment information and archivesHuman traffickingSmuggling and traffickingSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsTax-exempt organizations