Trafficking Survivors Relief Act

Sponsored byRep. Fry, Russell [R-SC-7]SC· Introduced 10 July 2025

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Became Public Law No: 119-73.

23 January 2026·6 months ago

Summary

Public Law · Updated 2 June 2026

Trafficking Survivors Relief Act

This act establishes a process to vacate convictions and expunge arrest records for certain criminal offenses committed by victims of human trafficking that directly result from or relate to having been a trafficking victim.

It defines the offenses eligible to be vacated or expunged and sets forth procedures for filing a motion.

The Government Accountability Office must assess the impact of this process, including the number of human trafficking survivors who file motions to vacate convictions or expunge records.

Under the act, U.S. Attorneys' Offices must report to the Department of Justice (DOJ) on the number of motions to vacate convictions or expunge arrest records that are filed. Additionally, the DOJ must report to Congress on professional training received by U.S. Attorneys on indicators of human trafficking during the preceding 12-month period.

The act permits certain grants for legal representation to be used to seek post-conviction relief.

Finally, the act allows a defendant to establish, as a defense, that the offenses were committed under duress by demonstrating that he or she was a victim of human trafficking at the time of the offense.

Timeline

24 actions

Signed by President.
23 January 2026 · President
Became Public Law No: 119-73.
23 January 2026 · President
Became Public Law No: 119-73.
23 January 2026 · BecameLaw
Signed by President.
23 January 2026 · BecameLaw
Presented to President.
12 January 2026 · President
Presented to President.
12 January 2026 · Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
19 December 2025 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
18 December 2025 · Floor
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8894)
18 December 2025 · Floor
Received in the Senate, read twice.
2 December 2025 · IntroReferral
Mr. Fry moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
1 December 2025 · Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4919-4923)
1 December 2025 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4323.
1 December 2025 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4919-4921)
1 December 2025 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1 December 2025 · Floor
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4919-4921)
1 December 2025 · Floor
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-347.
17 October 2025 · Committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-347.
17 October 2025 · Committee
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 299.
17 October 2025 · Calendars
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
10 September 2025 · Committee

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Sponsorship

19 cosponsors

Sponsor

Rep. Fry, Russell [R-SC-7]SC

Cosponsors

Democrat842%
Republican1158%

Democrat:Rep. Landsman, Greg [D-OH-1]OH
Democrat:Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7]VA
Democrat:Rep. García, Jesús G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4]IL
Republican:Rep. Miller, Max L. [R-OH-7]OH
Republican:Rep. Harris, Mark [R-NC-8]NC
Republican:Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3]TX
Democrat:Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6]MI
Republican:Rep. Rutherford, John H. [R-FL-5]FL
Republican:Rep. Kiley, Kevin [R-CA-3]CA
Republican:Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]GA
Republican:Rep. Schmidt, Derek [R-KS-2]KS
Republican:Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7]NJ
Republican:Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]NJ
Democrat:Rep. McBride, Sarah [D-DE-At Large]DE
Republican:Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4]UT
Democrat:Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4]CA
Democrat:Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36]CA
Republican:Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2]MO
Democrat:Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4]GA

Classification

Policy area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Legislative subjects

Congressional oversightCrime victimsCriminal justice information and recordsCriminal procedure and sentencingEvidence and witnessesGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHuman traffickingJudicial procedure and administrationLegal fees and court costsSmuggling and trafficking

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Judiciary Committee
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- Referred To10 Jul 2025
- Markup By10 Sept 2025
- Reported By17 Oct 2025

Reports

H. Rept. 119-347

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