The Senate has unanimously passed the Preventing Child Trafficking Act, a bipartisan bill introduced by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa). The legislation aims to require the Departments of Justice and Health and Human Services to implement anti-child trafficking recommendations. The bill will now move to the House of Representatives for further review.
Grassley addressed the Senate floor following the vote. “This is an important bill with an important objective, fostering communication between the Departments of Justice and Health and Human Services with the result, we hope, of preventing children from falling prey to the evils of human trafficking,” he said. “Preventing future instances of trafficking is very, very essential and I’m happy to support this bill’s advancement today.”
The Senate Judiciary Committee, led by a chairperson and composed of senators from both major parties, reviews legislation on criminal justice issues such as child trafficking. It also oversees federal law enforcement agencies and evaluates judicial nominations as part of its legislative duties. The committee operates within the federal government's legislative branch in Washington, D.C., focusing on legal, constitutional, and judicial matters that affect public safety across the nation. More information about its work can be found on its official website.
The committee’s responsibilities include influencing civil rights protections through oversight and reviewing laws that impact constitutional rights nationwide. Since its creation, it has played a significant role in shaping federal law and maintaining judicial oversight.
