Bills · HR 4323
BECAME LAW· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4323Evidence and witnessesSmuggling and trafficking
Trafficking Survivors Relief Act
INTRO JUL 10· LAST ACTION JAN 23
PASSAGE CHANCES
BECAME LAW
READING
14MIN
COSPONSORS
19BIPARTISAN
READER REACTIONS0 TOTAL
NO VOTES YET · BE THE FIRST
LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 8 / 8Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed House
Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it tackles a major problem for human trafficking survivors: the long-term struggle caused by criminal records. Often, victims are forced into committing crimes by their traffickers, leading to convictions or arrests that create huge barriers to getting jobs, finding housing, pursuing education, and generally rebuilding their lives. If this bill becomes law, it would offer a legal way for these survivors to clear those records, removing a significant obstacle to their recovery and independence.
Without this law, survivors would continue to face the stigma and practical difficulties of records stemming from their exploitation, not from their own free will. This legislation recognizes the unique situation of trafficking victims and aims to prevent the justice system from inadvertently penalizing them further for crimes committed under duress. It could dramatically improve the future prospects for survivors by giving them a real chance to move past the trauma and consequences of their past exploitation.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Allows federal courts to cancel convictions for federal non-violent crimes if the crime was a direct result of the person being a victim of trafficking.
This provision provides a legal path for trafficking survivors to erase past convictions directly linked to their exploitation, removing barriers to their future.
PROVISION 02
Allows federal courts to erase records of arrests for federal non-violent crimes if the conduct was directly related to the person being a victim of trafficking.
This helps survivors clear their record of arrests that stemmed from their trafficking situation, improving their background checks and opportunities.
PROVISION 03
Allows federal courts to erase records of arrests for certain federal violent crimes (not involving child victims) if the conduct was related to trafficking and the person was acquitted or charges were dropped or reduced.
This provision offers relief for some violent crime arrests under specific conditions, acknowledging the complex situations trafficking victims face, without compromising child safety.
PROVISION 04
Requires courts to consider testimony or affidavits from anti-human trafficking service providers as evidence, and states it can be sufficient if credible and other evidence is unavailable.
This makes it easier for survivors, who may lack traditional evidence due to their exploitation, to prove their case with expert support.
PROVISION 05
Defines "level A offense" as a non-violent federal crime and "level B offense" as a violent federal crime that did not involve a child victim.
These definitions clearly outline the specific types of crimes for which relief can be sought, ensuring the bill is applied as intended.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 19
R· South Carolina
YRS IN OFFICE
3
BILLS LED
19
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 84%
DEM 8 REP 11 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
19 EVENTSJAN 23
Signed by President.
JAN 23
Became Public Law No: 119-73.
JAN 12
Presented to President.
DEC 19
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 4323
Congress119th
StatusBecame Law
IntroducedJul 10, 2025
Last actionJan 23, 2026
READER REACTIONS
OVERALL SENTIMENT
No reactions yet. Be the first to weigh in.
Discussion
Loading comments...
BECAME LAW· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 10, 2025
House BillHR 4323Evidence and witnessesSmuggling and trafficking
Trafficking Survivors Relief Act
INTRODUCED JUL 10, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 23, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
BECAME LAW
READING
14 min
COSPONSORS
19
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
