Trafficking Survivors Relief Act of 2025

This bill, called the Trafficking Survivors Relief Act of 2025, helps people who were trafficked clear their federal records when the crime or arrest happened because of their exploitation. It lets them ask a judge to erase non-violent federal convictions that were a direct result of being trafficked, and to clear arrest records that were directly tied to their trafficking. For other arrests, records can be erased if the person was found not guilty, the charges were dropped, or the charges were reduced and then cleared.

Judges can also reduce prison sentences if the crime happened because the person was trafficked. A sworn statement from a licensed anti–human trafficking service provider or clinician can be enough evidence if it is credible and no other proof is available. There are no filing fees, and cases are kept private (filed under seal) to protect the survivor’s identity. If relief is granted, the conviction or arrest does not count under federal law and is treated as if it never happened. These rules apply to past and future cases, and you do not need your trafficker to be charged or convicted to ask for help . If a request is denied, the court must explain why, allow time to fix simple mistakes, and you can appeal.

• Who is affected: Survivors of human trafficking with federal arrests, convictions, or prison sentences tied to their trafficking.
• What changes: Clear non-violent federal convictions; erase arrest records tied to trafficking (with extra conditions for other arrests); judges can cut sentences; no filing fees; records stay confidential .
• When: Applies to arrests and convictions from before, on, or after the date this becomes law.
• Proof: A credible sworn statement from a licensed anti-trafficking provider or clinician can be enough if no other evidence is available.
• Outcome: If granted, the record is treated as if it never happened under federal law.