Summary

Directs two federal offices—the Office for Victims of Crime (DOJ) and the Office on Trafficking in Persons (ACF)—to carry out the child-focused anti‑trafficking recommendations from a December 11, 2023 GAO report. It requires those offices to coordinate on prevention and survivor support strategies, set measurable performance goals based on grantee baseline data, and report steps taken. Requires the Director of the Office for Victims of Crime to submit a progress report describing actions taken within 180 days of enactment. The bill defines “anti‑trafficking recommendations” as the recommendations listed in the GAO report referenced in law.

Key Points

• Defines "anti‑trafficking recommendations" by reference to a specific GAO report published Dec 11, 2023.
• Directs DOJ's Office for Victims of Crime and HHS's Office on Trafficking in Persons to carry out those child‑focused recommendations.
• Requires coordination between OVC and OTP to develop prevention and survivor‑support strategies for children.
• Mandates use of grantee baseline data to set measurable performance goals for prevention and support activities.
• Requires the OVC Director to deliver a report describing actions taken within 180 days of enactment.
• Does not appropriate new funds or specify funding levels; relies on existing agency authorities and resources.
• Focuses federal attention on implementing GAO recommendations to improve public awareness and survivor support for child trafficking victims.

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