Trafficking Survivors Relief Act
Public Law 119-73 · H.R. 4323 · 119th Congress · began in the House
Signed by Donald Trump (R) on Jan 23, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Sponsor: Rep. Russell Fry (R-SC-7)
Cosponsors (19): Rep. Ann Wagner, Rep. Hank Johnson,
Passage votes
- HouseVoice vote
- SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
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.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
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Related bills
2 bills the Library of Congress relates to this one.
H.R. 1379Public law contains the textRelated bill
Trafficking Survivors Relief Act of 2025
S. 2255Identical billPublic law contains the text
Trafficking Survivors Relief Act of 2025
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 17 actions.
- Jan 23, 2026Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 119-73.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Jan 12, 2026FloorFloor · Presented to President.
- Dec 19, 2025FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Dec 18, 2025FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- Dec 2, 2025CommitteeCommittee · Received in the Senate, read twice.
- Dec 1, 2025FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- FloorFloor · DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4323.
- FloorFloor · Considered under suspension of the rules.
- FloorFloor · Mr. Fry moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- Oct 17, 2025CalendarCalendar · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 299.
- CommitteeCommittee · Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-347.
- Sep 10, 2025CommitteeCommittee · Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- CommitteeCommittee · Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Jul 10, 2025CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in House
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Amendments
No amendments to this bill are on record.
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Official record
The bill’s full text is on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.