Bill removes time limit on $5,000 fine for trafficking offenders
Passed one chamberS. 2584Latest action
Sponsor: John Cornyn · Senator · TX
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Official title: Enduring Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act
119th Congress
Topics: Crime & justice
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S 2584 removes the old time restriction so the $5,000 offender fee applies no matter when the crime occurred.
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What does this do?
S 2584 amends federal law to remove a time restriction on the existing $5,000 special assessment charged to non-indigent people convicted of trafficking-related and certain sexual offenses. The fee will now apply regardless of when the offense occurred, rather than only to offenses after a specific past date.
Who does it affect?
The change directly affects people convicted of human trafficking and certain sexual abuse offenses who are not considered indigent. It also indirectly affects trafficking victims and organizations that depend on victim assistance funding.
Why does it matter?
Removing the timing limitation could increase the number of offenders required to pay the fee, potentially increasing funds available for victim services over time. General taxpayers are not directly affected since offenders, not the public, pay the fee.
What does it cost, and who pays?
- $5,000 fee paid by convicted offenders
- funds go to trafficking victim services
- includes housing, counseling, legal aid
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJul 31, 2025
- Senate committee
- Senate vote
- HouseYou are here · Dec 11, 2025
- The president's desk
Right now: it passed the Senate, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Held at the desk.