Bills · S 426
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 426Smuggling and traffickingHuman trafficking
Ensuring Accountability and Dignity in Government Contracting Act of 2025
INTRO FEB 5· LAST ACTION FEB 5
READING
4MIN
COSPONSORS
3BIPARTISAN
READER REACTIONS0 TOTAL
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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Passed House
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Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to prevent human trafficking, a severe human rights abuse, from being associated with taxpayer-funded projects. By requiring more upfront transparency from contractors and mandating investigations when incidents are reported, it closes potential loopholes that could allow trafficking to persist unchecked. This means greater accountability for companies receiving federal money and stronger protections for vulnerable individuals.
If this bill becomes law, it could lead to faster responses to trafficking incidents, more thorough investigations, and more effective consequences for non-compliant contractors. If it doesn't pass, the current system's potential for delayed reporting and less mandatory oversight regarding human trafficking in government supply chains would remain, making it harder to ensure that federal funds are not inadvertently supporting exploitation.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires government contractors and grantees to submit their anti-trafficking compliance plans automatically when they certify compliance, not just when requested.
This makes compliance more proactive and transparent from the start, rather than waiting for an audit or specific request.
PROVISION 02
Mandates that if a contractor, subcontractor, or their agent is found to be engaged in human trafficking activities, a designated representative must promptly report it to the relevant federal official.
This ensures immediate notification of potential trafficking incidents, allowing for quicker intervention and remediation.
PROVISION 03
Requires agency Inspectors General to conduct an investigation if an incident report of human trafficking is submitted by a contractor or grantee.
This ensures that reported trafficking allegations are thoroughly and formally investigated, enhancing accountability.
PROVISION 04
Authorizes federal agencies to suspend payments to a contractor or grantee until they take appropriate corrective action to address human trafficking activities.
This provides a powerful financial incentive for contractors to quickly address and resolve any trafficking issues.
PROVISION 05
Directs the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to study and report on ways to further strengthen anti-trafficking efforts in federal contracting, including assessing compliance in high-risk areas and tracking anti-trafficking training for personnel.
This paves the way for future improvements and ensures continuous evaluation of federal anti-trafficking strategies.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 3
R· Oklahoma
YRS IN OFFICE
15
BILLS LED
77
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 66%
DEM 2 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 5
Introduced in Senate
FEB 5
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 426
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 5, 2025
Last actionFeb 5, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HOMELAND SECURITY AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 5, 2025
Senate BillS 426Smuggling and traffickingHuman trafficking
Ensuring Accountability and Dignity in Government Contracting Act of 2025
INTRODUCED FEB 5, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 5, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
3
COMPLEXITY
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