Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SR39

Caption

This resolution expresses support for observing National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month during the period of January 1-February 1, 2025.

Impact

The resolution aims to instigate a multifaceted response against human trafficking by urging partnerships between federal, state, tribal, and local agencies. It emphasizes a collaborative, victim-centered approach that prioritizes the prevention of such crimes while supporting victim identification and stabilization. By doing so, it seeks to facilitate a unified front to combat trafficking and provide necessary resources and services for victims. The impact of this legislative decision emphasizes the importance of awareness in addressing hidden crimes and mobilizing community action, which is particularly critical given the high rates of trafficking among youths.

Summary

The SR39 resolution proposes to support the observance of National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month from January 1, 2025, to February 1, 2025. The objective is to raise awareness about human trafficking and modern slavery, highlighting the interconnected role that communities can play to end such practices. It recognizes the historical context of the United States' commitment to abolishing slavery and its ongoing dedication to protecting individual freedoms. The resolution underscores the alarming reality that human trafficking continues to operate within the U.S. and worldwide, targeting vulnerable populations, especially youth experiencing homelessness and marginalized communities.

Contention

While SR39 aims to promote awareness and prevention of human trafficking, some may argue about the sufficiency of mere observance of such a month without legislative action that directly addresses the underlying causes and protective measures. Critics might highlight the need for robust enforcement mechanisms and resource allocation that go beyond awareness, focusing on education, outreach, and direct support for victims. Furthermore, the effectiveness of partnerships and collaborations with survivors and advocacy organizations is essential to ensure that the resolution does not merely become a ceremonial designation but translates into meaningful change.

Congress_id

119-SRES-39

Policy_area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Introduced_date

2025-01-27

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US SR541

A resolution supporting the observation of National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month during the period beginning on January 1, 2024, and ending on February 1, 2024, to raise awareness of, and opposition to, human trafficking and modern slavery.

US SR21

A resolution supporting the observation of National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month during the period beginning on January 1, 2023, and ending on February 1, 2023, to raise awareness of, and opposition to, human trafficking and modern slavery.

US SR318

A resolution raising awareness of modern day slavery.

US SR672

A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.

US HR1013

Expressing support for designation of the month of February 2024 as "National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month".

US HB10029

National Human Trafficking Database Act

US SR679

A resolution expressing support for the goals and ideals of National Child Abuse Prevention Month.

US SR330

A resolution expressing support for the goals and ideals of National Child Abuse Prevention Month.

US HR120

Expressing support for designation of the month of February 2023 as "National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month".

US HB5856

Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2023

Similar Bills

CA SB35

Human trafficking: California ACTS Task Force.

CA AB2020

Survivors of Human Trafficking Support Act.

HI HB609

Relating To Sex Trafficking.

NJ A4306

Requires Attorney General to establish Human Trafficking Unit in Department of Law and Public Safety.

CA AB1735

Evidence: privileges: human trafficking caseworker-victim privilege.

CA AR5

Relative to National Human Trafficking Awareness Month.

CA AB2843

Regional Task Forces Against Human Trafficking Grant Program.

HI HB867

Relating To Sex Trafficking Prevention.