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Protecting Federal Funds from Human Trafficking and Smuggling Act of 2023

Introduced: May 24, 2023 Introduced by: Gooden, Lance Republican · Texas See on congress.gov
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, 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.
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Protecting Federal Funds from Human Trafficking and Smuggling Act of 2023

This bill prohibits a nonprofit entity from receiving federal funds (and denies a tax exemption) unless the entity certifies compliance with certain federal laws (e.g., laws with respect to human trafficking and smuggling).

The bill also establishes reporting requirements, including that the Government Accountability Office must annually report to Congress on those nonprofit entities that do not certify their compliance with these laws.

Finally, the bill removes the provision of federal law that exempts nonprofit charitable organizations that provide federal public benefits from having to verify the eligibility of program participants.

What's happening now May 24, 2023

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, 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.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 25
All 25 Republican 18
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Mace, Nancy
South Carolina · Apr 23, 2024
Good, Bob
· Apr 5, 2024
 R
Biggs, Andy
Arizona · Mar 15, 2024
 R
Hageman, Harriet M.
Wyoming · Mar 15, 2024
 R
Miller, Mary E.
Illinois · Mar 15, 2024
 R
Pfluger, August
Texas · Mar 7, 2024
Duncan, Jeff
· Mar 6, 2024
 R
Ogles, Andrew
Tennessee · Mar 6, 2024
Posey, Bill
· Mar 6, 2024
 R
Davidson, Warren
Ohio · Jan 10, 2024
 R
Van Duyne, Beth
Texas · Sep 26, 2023
Lesko, Debbie
· Sep 5, 2023
 R
Burchett, Tim
Tennessee · Jul 24, 2023
Carl, Jerry
· Jul 24, 2023
 R
Ellzey, Jake
Texas · Jul 24, 2023
 R
Babin, Brian
Texas · May 24, 2023
 R
Brecheen, Josh
Oklahoma · May 24, 2023
 R
Donalds, Byron
Florida · May 24, 2023
 R
Gosar, Paul A.
Arizona · May 24, 2023
 R
Moore, Barry
Alabama · May 24, 2023
Rosendale, Matthew
· May 24, 2023
Santos, George
· May 24, 2023
 R
Sessions, Pete
Texas · May 24, 2023
 R
Tiffany, Thomas P.
Wisconsin · May 24, 2023
 R
Weber, Randy K. Sr.
Texas · May 24, 2023
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3638: Protecting Federal Funds from Human Trafficking and Smuggling Act of 2023. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-3638/
MLA
"H.R. 3638: Protecting Federal Funds from Human Trafficking and Smuggling Act of 2023." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-3638/.
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H.R. 3638, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-3638/.
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