H.R. 4323 · 119th Congress · Public Law 119-73
Trafficking Survivors Relief Act
8 sections in the law, all of them in the bill as introduced.
Signed January 23, 2026 · Introduced July 10, 2025 in the House
Sponsor: Rep. Russell Fry (R-SC-7) · 19 cosponsors (8 D, 11 R)
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- Sec. 1 Short title, in the bill as introduced
- Sec. 2 Federal expungement for victims of trafficking, in the bill as introduced
- Sec. 3 Reports, in the bill as introduced
- Sec. 4 Use of grants for post-conviction relief representation, in the bill as introduced
- Sec. 5 Sense of Congress, in the bill as introduced
- Sec. 6 Human trafficking defense, in the bill as introduced
- Sec. 7 Technical and conforming amendments, in the bill as introduced
- Sec. 8 Rule of construction, in the bill as introduced
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Official title
To provide for the vacating of certain convictions and expungement of certain arrests of victims of human trafficking.
Official summary (Congressional Research Service) · as public law
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.
How it became law
- IntroducedJul 10
- CommitteeSep 10
- HouseDec 1
- SenateDec 18
- SignedJan 23
As introduced: To provide for the vacating of certain convictions and expungement of certain arrests of victims of human trafficking.
Key steps, cosponsors and text changes (28)
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HouseReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Rep. Derek Schmidt (R-KS), Rep. Earl Carter (R-GA), Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-CA)
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Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Rep. John Rutherford (R-FL), Rep. Keith Self (R-TX)
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HouseOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-347.
- Text: Reported in House
8 sections: 1 reworded
HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4919-4921)
- Text: Engrossed in House
8 sections, no changes
SenateReceived in the Senate, read twice.
- Text: Received in Senate
8 sections, no changes
SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8894)
HousePresented to President.
- Text: Enrolled Bill
8 sections, no changes
Became Public Law No: 119-73.
Signed by President.
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Original cosponsors
HouseReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
- Text: Introduced in House
8 sections
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Rep. Derek Schmidt (R-KS), Rep. Earl Carter (R-GA), Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-CA)
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Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Rep. John Rutherford (R-FL), Rep. Keith Self (R-TX)
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HouseOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-347.
- Text: Reported in House
8 sections: 1 reworded
HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4919-4921)
HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4323.
HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4919-4923)
HouseMr. Fry moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- Text: Engrossed in House
8 sections, no changes
SenateReceived in the Senate, read twice.
- Text: Received in Senate
8 sections, no changes
SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8894)
HousePresented to President.
- Text: Enrolled Bill
8 sections, no changes
Became Public Law No: 119-73.
Signed by President.
Source: GovInfo bill status and text versions. 19 cosponsors.
Every section
All 8 sections, in order
From the enrolled bill text on GovInfo. Read any section in full on Congress.gov.
- Sec. 1Short title
- Sec. 2Federal expungement for victims of trafficking
- Sec. 3Reports
- Sec. 4Use of grants for post-conviction relief representation
- Sec. 5Sense of Congress
- Sec. 6Human trafficking defense
- Sec. 7Technical and conforming amendments
- Sec. 8Rule of construction
Sponsor and cosponsors
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Sponsor: Rep. Russell Fry (R-SC-7)
- Rep. Earl Carter (R-GA-1)
- Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI-6)
- Rep. Jesús García (D-IL-4)
- Rep. Mark Harris (R-NC-8)
- Rep. Henry Johnson (D-GA-4)
- Rep. Thomas Kean (R-NJ-7)
- Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-CA-3)
- Rep. Greg Landsman (D-OH-1)
- Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA-36)
- Rep. Sarah McBride (D-DE-0)
- Rep. Max Miller (R-OH-7)
- Rep. Burgess Owens (R-UT-4)
- Rep. John Rutherford (R-FL-5)
- Rep. Derek Schmidt (R-KS-2)
- Rep. Keith Self (R-TX-3)
- Rep. Christopher Smith (R-NJ-4)
- Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA-4)
- Rep. Eugene Vindman (D-VA-7)
- Rep. Ann Wagner (R-MO-2)
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Sources: bill text and status, GovInfo (Enrolled Bill) · Official summary, Congressional Research Service · Congress.gov, as of November 1, 2026. US government works are in the public domain · This bill on Congress.gov (opens in new tab)