This act is a reauthorization of the original Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, which was intended to combat human trafficking. The TVPRA 2013 strengthened existing laws and made several significant changes, including:
* Expanded the definition of "severe forms of trafficking" to include forced labor and sex trafficking, regardless of whether force, fraud, or coercion was used.
* Increased funding for programs to assist victims of trafficking and for law enforcement efforts to combat trafficking.
* Established the "T-Visa" for victims of trafficking who are willing to assist law enforcement with investigations and prosecutions.
* Strengthened penalties for traffickers and provided new tools for law enforcement to combat trafficking.
* Required federal agencies to develop a plan to combat human trafficking.
* Mandated that federal agencies provide training to employees on human trafficking.
The TVPRA 2013 is a comprehensive piece of legislation that has had a significant impact on efforts to combat human trafficking in the United States. It is a key tool for law enforcement, victim service providers, and other stakeholders who are working to address this serious issue.