Authorizations of appropriations

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§7110. Authorizations of appropriations

(a) Authorization of appropriations in support of the task force

There are authorized to be appropriated to the Department of State, for each of the fiscal years 2018 through 2021, $13,822,000 for Diplomatic and Consular Programs of the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, which shall be used to carry out sections 7103(e), 7103(f),1 and 7107 of this title, including for additional personnel.

(b) Authorization of appropriations to the Secretary of Health and Human Services

(1) Eligibility for benefits and assistance

To carry out the purposes of sections 7104(b) and 7105(b) of this title, there are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Health and Human Services $19,500,000 for each of the fiscal years 2018 through 2021, of which $3,500,000 is authorized to be appropriated for each fiscal year for the National Human Trafficking Hotline.

(2) Additional benefits for trafficking victims

To carry out the purposes of section 7105(f) 1 of this title, there are authorized to be appropriated $8,000,000 to the Secretary of Health and Human Services for each of the fiscal years 2018 through 2021.

(c) Authorization of appropriations to the Secretary of State

(1) Assistance to combat trafficking

There are authorized to be appropriated to the Department of State, for each of the fiscal years 2018 through 2021, $65,000,000, which shall be used-

(A) to carry out sections 7104 and 7105(a) of this title;

(B) to carry out section 2152d of this title;

(C) to assist countries in meeting the minimum standards described in section 7106 of this title; and

(D) for programs and activities on prevention, protection, and prosecution to combat all forms of trafficking in persons internationally, including training activities for law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and members of the judiciary with respect to trafficking in persons at the International Law Enforcement Academies.

(2) Preparation of annual country reports on human rights

To carry out the purposes of sections 2151n(f) and 2304(h) of this title, there are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of State such sums as may be necessary to include the additional information required by that section in the annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices.

(d) Authorization of appropriations to Attorney General

(1) Eligibility for benefits and assistance

To carry out the purposes of section 7105(b) of this title, there are authorized to be appropriated to the Attorney General $77,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2018 through 2021.

(2) Assistance to foreign countries

To carry out the purposes of section 2152d of this title, there are authorized to be appropriated to the President, acting through the Attorney General and the Secretary of State, $250,000 for each of fiscal years 2008 through 2011 to carry out training activities for law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and members of the judiciary with respect to trafficking in persons at the International Law Enforcement Academies.

(3) Additional benefits for trafficking victims

To carry out the purposes of section 7105(f) 1 of this title, there are authorized to be appropriated $11,000,000 to the Attorney General for each of the fiscal years 2018 through 2021.

(e) Authorization of appropriations to President

(1) Foreign victim assistance

To carry out the purposes of section 7104 of this title, there are authorized to be appropriated to the President $7,500,000 for each of the fiscal years 2014 through 2017.

(2) Assistance to foreign countries to meet minimum standards

To carry out the purposes of section 2152d of this title, there are authorized to be appropriated to the President $7,500,000 for each of the fiscal years 2014 through 2017.

(3) Research

To carry out the purposes of section 7109a of this title, there are authorized to be appropriated to the President $2,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2008 through 2011.

(f) Authorization of appropriations to the Secretary of Labor

To carry out the purposes of section 7105(b) of this title, there are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Labor $5,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2018 through 2021..2

(g) Limitation on use of funds

(1) Restriction on programs

No funds made available to carry out this chapter, or any amendment made by this chapter, may be used to promote, support, or advocate the legalization or practice of prostitution. Nothing in the preceding sentence shall be construed to preclude assistance designed to promote the purposes of this Act by ameliorating the suffering of, or health risks to, victims while they are being trafficked or after they are out of the situation that resulted from such victims being trafficked.

(2) Restriction on organizations

No funds made available to carry out this chapter, or any amendment made by this chapter, may be used to implement any program that targets victims of severe forms of trafficking in persons described in section 7102(9)(A) 1 of this title through any organization that has not stated in either a grant application, a grant agreement, or both, that it does not promote, support, or advocate the legalization or practice of prostitution. The preceding sentence shall not apply to organizations that provide services to individuals solely after they are no longer engaged in activities that resulted from such victims being trafficked.

(h) Authorization of appropriations to Director of the FBI

There are authorized to be appropriated to the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation $15,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2008 through 2011, to remain available until expended, to investigate severe forms of trafficking in persons.

(i) Authorization of appropriations to the Secretary of Homeland Security

There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Homeland Security,3 $10,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2018 through 2021, to remain available until expended, for investigations by the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement of severe forms of trafficking in persons.

( Pub. L. 106–386, div. A, §113, Oct. 28, 2000, 114 Stat. 1490 ; Pub. L. 107–228, div. A, title VI, §682(b), Sept. 30, 2002, 116 Stat. 1410 ; Pub. L. 108–193, §7, Dec. 19, 2003, 117 Stat. 2884 ; Pub. L. 109–164, title III, §301, Jan. 10, 2006, 119 Stat. 3572 ; Pub. L. 110–457, title II, §213(a)(2), title III, §301, Dec. 23, 2008, 122 Stat. 5065 , 5085; Pub. L. 113–4, title XII, §§1212(b)(2)(A)(ii), 1251(2), Mar. 7, 2013, 127 Stat. 143 , 155; Pub. L. 115–392, §21, Dec. 21, 2018, 132 Stat. 5259 ; Pub. L. 115–393, title III, §301(a)(2), Dec. 21, 2018, 132 Stat. 5271 ; Pub. L. 115–425, title I, §101(b), title III, §301, Jan. 8, 2019, 132 Stat. 5474 , 5487.)


Editorial Notes

References in Text

Section 7103(f) of this title, referred to in subsec. (a), was redesignated section 7103(g) of this title by Pub. L. 113–4, title XII, §1201(3), Mar. 7, 2013, 127 Stat. 136 .

Section 7105(f) of this title, referred to in subsecs. (b)(2) and (d)(3), probably means the subsec. (f) of section 7105 of this title which relates to assistance for United States citizens and lawful permanent residents and was added by Pub. L. 110–457, title II, §213(a)(1), Dec. 23, 2008, 122 Stat. 5064 .

This chapter, referred to in subsec. (g), was in the original "this division", meaning division A of Pub. L. 106–386, Oct. 28, 2000, 114 Stat. 1466 , known as the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of division A to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 7101 of this title and Tables.

This Act, referred to in subsec. (g)(1), is the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000, Pub. L. 106–386, Oct. 28, 2000, 114 Stat. 1464 , as amended. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 7101 of this title and Tables.

Section 7102(9)(A) of this title, referred to in subsec. (g)(2), was redesignated section 7102(11)(A) of this title by Pub. L. 115–427, §2(1), Jan. 9, 2019, 132 Stat. 5503 .

References to Diplomatic and Consular Programs Account

References to the Diplomatic and Consular Programs account to be construed to include the Diplomatic Programs account in fiscal year 2020 and each fiscal year thereafter, see par. (7) of title I of div. G of Pub. L. 116–94, set out as a note under section 2651 of this title.

Amendments

2019-Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 115–425, §301(1), amended subsec. (a) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: "To carry out the purposes of sections 7103(e), 7103(f) and 7107 of this title, there are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of State $2,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2014 through 2017. In addition, there are authorized to be appropriated to the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking $1,500,000 for additional personnel, including regional trafficking in persons officers, for each of the fiscal years 2008 through 2011 for each of the fiscal years 2008 through 2011."

Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 115–425, §301(2), substituted "$19,500,000 for each of the fiscal years 2018 through 2021, of which $3,500,000 is authorized to be appropriated for each fiscal year for the National Human Trafficking Hotline." for "$14,500,000 for each of the fiscal years 2014 through 2017".

Pub. L. 115–425, §101(b), substituted "sections 7104(b) and 7105(b) of this title" for "section 7105(b) of this title".

Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 115–425, §301(3), amended par. (1) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (1) related to bilateral assistance to combat trafficking.

Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 115–425, §301(4), substituted "2018 through 2021." for "2014 through 2017".

2018-Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 115–392, §21(1), substituted "2018 through 2021" for "2014 through 2017".

Subsec. (d)(1). Pub. L. 115–393, §301(a)(2)(A), which directed substitution of "$77,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2018 through 2021" for "$11,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2014 through 2017", was executed by making the substitution for "$11,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2014 through 2017" to reflect the probable intent of Congress.

Subsec. (d)(3). Pub. L. 115–393, §301(a)(2)(B), substituted "2018 through 2021" for "2014 through 2017".

Subsec. (i). Pub. L. 115–392, §21(2), substituted "2018 through 2021" for "2014 through 2017".

2013-Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 113–4, §1251(2)(A)(ii), which directed the insertion of ", including regional trafficking in persons officers," after "for additional personnel," was executed by making the insertion after "for additional personnel", to reflect the probable intent of Congress.

Pub. L. 113–4, §1251(2)(A)(i), (iii), substituted "$2,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2014 through 2017" for "$5,500,000 for each of the fiscal years 2008 through 2011" and struck out ", and $3,000 for official reception and representation expenses" before "for each of the fiscal years 2008 through 2011" the second time appearing.

Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 113–4, §1251(2)(B)(i), substituted "$14,500,000 for each of the fiscal years 2014 through 2017" for "$12,500,000 for each of the fiscal years 2008 through 2011".

Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 113–4, §1251(2)(B)(ii), substituted "$8,000,000 to the Secretary of Health and Human Services for each of the fiscal years 2014 through 2017." for "to the Secretary of Health and Human Services-

"(A) $2,500,000 for fiscal year 2008;

"(B) $5,000,0000 for fiscal year 2009;

"(C) $7,000,000 for fiscal year 2010; and

"(D) $7,000,000 for fiscal year 2011."

Subsec. (c)(1)(A). Pub. L. 113–4, §1251(2)(C)(i), substituted "2014 through 2017" for "2008 through 2011".

Subsec. (c)(1)(B). Pub. L. 113–4, §1251(2)(C)(ii), substituted "$10,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2014 through 2017" for "$15,000,000 for fiscal year 2003 and $10,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2008 through 2011" and "2014 through 2017" for "2008 through 2011".

Subsec. (c)(1)(C). Pub. L. 113–4, §1251(2)(C)(iii), substituted "2014 through 2017" for "2008 through 2011".

Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 113–4, §1251(2)(D), redesignated subpars. (A) to (C) as pars. (1) to (3), respectively, realigned margins, in par. (1) substituted "$11,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2014 through 2017" for "$10,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2008 through 2011", and in par. (3) substituted "$11,000,000 to the Attorney General for each of the fiscal years 2014 through 2017." for "to the Attorney General-

"(i) $2,500,000 for fiscal year 2008;

"(ii) $5,000,0000 for fiscal year 2009;

"(iii) $7,000,000 for fiscal year 2010; and

"(iv) $7,000,000 for fiscal year 2011."

Subsec. (e)(1). Pub. L. 113–4, §1251(2)(E)(i), substituted "$7,500,000 for each of the fiscal years 2014 through 2017" for "$15,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2008 through 2011".

Subsec. (e)(2). Pub. L. 113–4, §1251(2)(E)(ii), substituted "$7,500,000 for each of the fiscal years 2014 through 2017" for "$15,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2008 through 2011".

Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 113–4, §1251(2)(F), substituted "$5,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2014 through 2017" for "$10,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2008 through 2011".

Subsec. (g)(2). Pub. L. 113–4, §1212(b)(2)(A)(ii), substituted "section 7102(9)(A)" for "7102(8)(A)".

Subsec. (i). Pub. L. 113–4, §1251(2)(G), substituted "$10,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2014 through 2017" for "$18,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2008 through 2011".

2008-Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 110–457, §301(1)(A)(ii), (B), in first sentence, substituted "$5,500,000 for each of the fiscal years 2008 through 2011" for "$1,500,000 for fiscal year 2001, $3,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2002 and 2003, $5,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2004 and 2005, and $5,500,000 for each of the fiscal years 2006 and 2007" and, in second sentence, substituted "$1,500,000 for additional personnel for each of the fiscal years 2008 through 2011, and $3,000 for official reception and representation expenses" for "for official reception and representation expenses $3,000" and "2008 through 2011" for "2006 and 2007".

Pub. L. 110–457, §301(1)(A)(i), which directed striking out "section 104, and", was executed by striking out "section 104 and" after "the purposes of", to reflect the probable intent of Congress.

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 110–457, §213(a)(2)(A), designated existing provisions as par. (1), inserted par. (1) heading, and added par. (2).

Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 110–457, §301(2), substituted "$12,500,000 for each of the fiscal years 2008 through 2011" for "$5,000,000 for fiscal year 2001 and $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2002 and $15,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007."

Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 110–457, §301(3)(A)(i), substituted "2008 through 2011" for "2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007" wherever appearing.

Subsec. (c)(1)(B). Pub. L. 110–457, §301(3)(A)(ii), inserted at end "To carry out the purposes of section 7105(a)(1)(F) of this title, there are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of State $1,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2008 through 2011."

Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 110–457, §301(3)(D), substituted "sections 2151n(f) and 2304(h) of this title" for "section 104" and struck out ", including the preparation and publication of the list described in subsection (a)(1) of that section" before period at end.

Pub. L. 110–457, §301(3)(B), (C), redesignated par. (3) as (2) and struck out former par. (2). Prior to amendment, text read as follows: "To carry out the purposes of section 2152d of this title, there is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of State for each of the fiscal years 2001 through 2005 $300,000 for voluntary contributions to advance projects aimed at preventing trafficking, promoting respect for human rights of trafficking victims, and assisting the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe participating states in related legal reform for such fiscal year."

Subsec. (c)(3). Pub. L. 110–457, §301(3)(C), redesignated par. (3) as (2).

Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 110–457, §213(a)(2)(B), designated first and second sentences as subpars. (A) and (B), respectively, inserted subpar. headings, and added subpar. (C).

Subsec. (d)(A). Pub. L. 110–457, §301(4)(A), substituted "$10,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2008 through 2011" for "$5,000,000 for fiscal year 2001 and $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2002 and $15,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007".

Subsec. (d)(B). Pub. L. 110–457, §301(4)(B), substituted "2008 through 2011" for "2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007".

Subsec. (e)(1). Pub. L. 110–457, §301(5)(A), substituted "$15,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2008 through 2011." for "$5,000,000 for fiscal year 2001, $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2002, and $15,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2003 through 2007."

Subsec. (e)(2). Pub. L. 110–457, §301(5)(B), made technical amendment to reference in original act which appears in text as reference to section 2152d of this title and substituted "$15,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2008 through 2011." for "$5,000,000 for fiscal year 2001, $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2002, and $15,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2003 through 2007."

Subsec. (e)(3). Pub. L. 110–457, §301(5)(C), substituted "$2,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2008 through 2011." for "$300,000 for each of the fiscal years 2004 through 2007."

Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 110–457, §301(6), substituted "$10,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2008 through 2011." for "$5,000,000 for fiscal year 2001 and $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2002 and $10,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007."

Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 110–457, §301(7), substituted "each of the fiscal years 2008 through 2011" for "fiscal year 2006".

Subsec. (i). Pub. L. 110–457, §301(8), substituted "2008 through 2011" for "2006 and 2007".

2006-Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 109–164, §301(1), substituted "$5,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2004 and 2005, and $5,500,000 for each of the fiscal years 2006 and 2007. In addition, there are authorized to be appropriated to the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking for official reception and representation expenses $3,000 for each of the fiscal years 2006 and 2007." for "and $5,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2004 and 2005."

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 109–164, §301(2), substituted "2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007" for "2004 and 2005".

Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 109–164, §301(3), substituted "2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007" for "2004 and 2005" wherever appearing.

Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 109–164, §301(4), substituted "2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007" for "2004 and 2005" in two places.

Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 109–164, §301(5), substituted "2003 through 2007" for "2003 through 2005" in pars. (1) and (2) and "$300,000 for each of the fiscal years 2004 through 2007" for "$300,000 for fiscal year 2004 and $300,000 for fiscal year 2005" in par. (3).

Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 109–164, §301(6), substituted "2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007" for "2004 and 2005".

Subsecs. (h), (i). Pub. L. 109–164, §301(7), added subsecs. (h) and (i).

2003-Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 108–193, §7(1), substituted "7103(e), 7103(f)" for "7103" and ", $3,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2002 and 2003, and $5,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2004 and 2005" for "and $3,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2002 and 2003".

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 108–193, §7(2), inserted before period at end "and $15,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2004 and 2005".

Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 108–193, §7(3)(A), amended heading and text of par. (1) generally. Text read as follows: "To carry out the purposes of section 7105(a) of this title, there are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of State $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2001, $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2002, and $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2003."

Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 108–193, §7(3)(B), substituted "for each of the fiscal years 2001 through 2005" for "for each of the fiscal years 2001, 2002, and 2003".

Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 108–193, §7(4), inserted "and $15,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2004 and 2005" after "fiscal year 2002" and inserted at end sentence relating to authorization of appropriations to carry out training activities at the International Law Enforcement Academies.

Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 108–193, §7(5), substituted "for each of the fiscal years 2003 through 2005" for "for fiscal year 2003" in pars. (1) and (2) and added par. (3).

Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 108–193, §7(6), inserted "and $10,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2004 and 2005" before period at end.

Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 108–193, §7(7), added subsec. (g).

2002-Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 107–228, §682(b)(1), substituted "for each of the fiscal years 2002 and 2003" for "for fiscal year 2002".

Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 107–228, §682(b)(2)(A), substituted ", $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2002, and $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2003" for "and $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2002".

Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 107–228, §682(b)(2)(B), substituted "there is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of State for each of the fiscal years 2001, 2002, and 2003" for "there are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of State" and "for such fiscal year" for "for fiscal year 2001".

Subsec. (e)(1), (2). Pub. L. 107–228, §682(b)(3), substituted ", $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2002, and $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2003" for "and $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2002".


Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Rule of Construction

Pub. L. 110–457, title III, §303, Dec. 23, 2008, 122 Stat. 5087 , provided that: "The amendments made by sections 301 and 302 [amending this section, sections 20701 to 20703 and 20705 of Title 34, Crime Control and Law Enforcement, and provisions set out as a note under section 7105 of this title] may not be construed to affect the availability of funds appropriated pursuant to the authorizations of appropriations under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (division A of Public Law 106–386; 22 U.S.C. 7101 et seq.) and the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2005 (Public Law 109–164) [see Tables for classification] before the date of the enactment of this Act [Dec. 23, 2008]."

1 See References in Text note below.

2 So in original.

3 So in original. The comma probably should not appear.


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