Trafficking Survivors Relief Act

House Bill

H.R. 4323

119th Congress

Trafficking Survivors Relief Act

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Introduced:Dec 19, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Russell Fry

R - SC

Cosponsors

19

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary

This bill allows victims of human trafficking to have their convictions for certain federal offenses vacated and their arrests for other related offenses expunged from their records. It creates a legal process for trafficking survivors to clear their criminal records of crimes they were forced to commit as a result of being trafficked.

Latest Action

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AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill allows victims of human trafficking to have their convictions for certain federal offenses vacated and their arrests for other related offenses expunged from their records. It creates a legal process for trafficking survivors to clear their criminal records of crimes they were forced to commit as a result of being trafficked.

Last updated: 12/26/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Trafficking Survivors Relief Act of 2025This bill 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.The bill permits certain grants for legal representation to be used to seek post-conviction relief.Finally, the bill allows a defendant to establish 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.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Allows victims of human trafficking to have their convictions for non-violent federal offenses vacated if the crime was a direct result of being trafficked.
Allows victims of human trafficking to have their arrests for certain federal offenses expunged from their records if the alleged conduct was directly related to being trafficked.
Establishes a process for victims to petition the courts to vacate convictions or expunge arrests, including requirements for evidence and a hearing.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would positively impact victims of human trafficking by allowing them to clear their criminal records of offenses they were forced to commit while being trafficked. This could help them access employment, housing, and other opportunities that are often denied to those with criminal records, aiding in their recovery and reintegration into society.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Subjects

Congressional oversight

Crime victims

Criminal justice information and records

Criminal procedure and sentencing

Evidence and witnesses

Government information and archives

Government studies and investigations

Human trafficking

Judicial procedure and administration

Legal fees and court costs

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

4323, 119th Congress (2025). "Trafficking Survivors Relief Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-4323