Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB1379

Introduced
2/14/25  

Caption

Trafficking Survivors Relief Act of 2025

Congress_id

119-HR-1379

Policy_area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Introduced_date

2025-02-14

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

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