A resolution supporting the observation of National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month during the period beginning on January 1, 2025, and ending on February 1, 2025, to raise awareness of, and opposition to, human trafficking and modern slavery.

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 39

119th Congress

A resolution supporting the observation of National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month during the period beginning on January 1, 2025, and ending on February 1, 2025, to raise awareness of, and opposition to, human trafficking and modern slavery.

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimou

Introduced:Jan 27, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Charles E. Grassley

Senator

Republican

IA

Cosponsors

8

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary

This resolution supports observing January 1 through February 1, 2025, as National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month to raise awareness about and opposition to human trafficking and modern slavery.

Latest Action

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S387-388; text: CR S397-398)

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution supports observing January 1 through February 1, 2025, as National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month to raise awareness about and opposition to human trafficking and modern slavery.

Last updated: 1/5/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This resolution expresses support for observing National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month during the period of January 1-February 1, 2025.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Supports observing National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month
Covers January 1 through February 1, 2025
Raises awareness of human trafficking
Opposes modern slavery practices
Encourages prevention and awareness efforts

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This ceremonial resolution draws attention to the ongoing problems of human trafficking and modern slavery, encouraging awareness and prevention efforts during the designated month.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Subjects

Commemorative events and holidays

Congressional tributes

Crime prevention

Crime victims

Human rights

Human trafficking

Intergovernmental relations

Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

State and local government operations

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

39, 119th Congress (2025). "A resolution supporting the observation of National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month during the period beginning on January 1, 2025, and ending on February 1, 2025, to raise awareness of, and opposition to, human trafficking and modern slavery.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-sres-39