H.R. 1168: Protecting Federal Funds from Human Trafficking and Smuggling Act of 2025
Quick Facts:
Bill Sponsor: Rep. Lance Gooden (R-TX-5)
Congress: 119
Date Introduced: Feb. 10, 2025
Last Action: 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. (Feb. 10, 2025)
Protecting Federal Funds from Human Trafficking and Smuggling Act of 2025
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.
Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ-5) (Feb. 10, 2025)
Rep. Brandon Gill (R-TX-26) (Feb. 10, 2025)
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC-1) (Feb. 10, 2025)
Rep. Randy Weber (R-TX-14) (Feb. 10, 2025)
Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ-9) (Feb. 10, 2025)
Rep. Jake Ellzey (R-TX-6) (Feb. 10, 2025)
Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN-5) (Feb. 10, 2025)
Rep. John Rose (R-TN-6) (Feb. 10, 2025)
Rep. Mike Haridopolos (R-FL-8) (Feb. 10, 2025)
Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-WI-7) (Feb. 11, 2025)