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Amends subsection (b)(1) by removing the terminal "and" from subparagraph (D) and adding new subparagraphs (F) and (G) to authorize additional uses of block grant funds.
Amends section 3509 of title 18 by making multiple textual edits across subsections (a), (b), and (i). Explicitly, subsection (a)(6) is amended by striking the phrase "child prostitution" and inserting "child sex trafficking and child prostitution." The section also indicates additional insertions/strikings in subsection (a) (paragraphs (7) and (8)), numerous unspecified insertions in subsection (b) (including edits to paragraph headings and multiple subparagraphs/clauses), and an insertion in the last sentence of subsection (i), though the specific inserted text for those edits is not provided in this excerpt.
Modifies 34 U.S.C. 20709(c)(1)(A) by adjusting punctuation in existing clauses and adding a new clause (v) that requires protections for child sex trafficking victims testifying against human traffickers based on victim-centered guidance published by the Attorney General in accordance with section 2(a) of the bill.
Revises 34 U.S.C. 20709(c)(1)(B) by replacing existing text for the training topics and adding a new clause requiring victim-centered guidance to strengthen protections for child sex trafficking victims who testify, based on victim-centered guidance published by the Attorney General under section 2(a) of the bill.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced January 22, 2026 by Tim Moore · Last progress January 22, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House