Human Trafficking & Sexual Exploitation Crimes Act of 2027

SECTION 101. SHORT TITLE

This Act may be cited as the “Human Trafficking & Sexual Exploitation Crimes Act of 2027.”

SECTION 102. FINDINGS AND PURPOSE

(a) Findings
Congress finds that:
1. Human trafficking and sexual exploitation, particularly crimes involving minors, constitute grave violations of human dignity, public safety, and constitutional order.
2. Federal law prohibits sex trafficking, forced labor, and related crimes under chapter 77 of title 18, United States Code.
3. Inconsistent enforcement, jurisdictional gaps, and statutory ambiguity weaken accountability and survivor protection.
4. Victims of trafficking are entitled to protection, restitution, and restoration under Federal law.
5. Strengthening clarity, coordination, and restitution under existing law enhances enforcement without expanding criminal liability beyond current statutory definitions.
(b) Purpose
The purpose of this Act is to strengthen and clarify existing federal anti‑trafficking law by reinforcing penalties, improving investigative coordination, mandating restitution, and ensuring enforcement consistent with the Constitution of the United States.

SECTION 103. DEFINITIONS

In this Act:
1. Attorney General means the Attorney General of the United States.
2. Secretary means the Secretary of Homeland Security.
3. Sex Trafficking has the meaning given in section 1591 of title 18, United States Code.
4. Minor means an individual under 18 years of age.
5. Consent shall not be a defense to a trafficking offense, consistent with section 1591 of title 18, United States Code.

SECTION 104. OFFENSES AND PENALTIES

(a) Trafficking of Minors
Any person who commits sex trafficking of a minor shall be punished in accordance with section 1591 of title 18, United States Code, including applicable mandatory minimum sentences and maximum penalties up to life imprisonment.
(b) Aggravating Circumstances
In determining the appropriate sentence, the court shall consider aggravating factors including, but not limited to, violence, threats, confinement, drugging, repeated exploitation, or leadership of a trafficking enterprise.
(c) No Non‑Constitutional Immunity
No non‑constitutional immunity, employment status, or official position shall bar investigation or prosecution under this Act, consistent with the Constitution of the United States.

SECTION 105. INVESTIGATION AND ENFORCEMENT

1. The Attorney General, in coordination with the Secretary, shall designate and oversee Federal Human Trafficking Task Forces utilizing existing components of the Department of Justice and Homeland Security Investigations.
2. Investigative authorities under this Act shall rely solely on grand jury subpoenas or existing administrative subpoena authority, as otherwise authorized by law.
3. Federal agencies shall coordinate with State, local, Tribal, and territorial law enforcement authorities.

SECTION 106. FORFEITURE AND RESTITUTION

1. Courts shall order mandatory restitution to victims pursuant to section 1593 of title 18, United States Code.
2. Property used in or derived from offenses under this Act shall be subject to forfeiture pursuant to section 1594 of title 18, United States Code.
3. Forfeited assets may be applied, as authorized by law, to victim compensation and survivor services.

SECTION 107. OVERSIGHT AND REPORTING

1. The Inspector General of the Department of Justice shall conduct periodic audits of enforcement activities under this Act.
2. The Attorney General shall submit a biennial report to Congress summarizing prosecutions, convictions, restitution orders, and enforcement outcomes.
3. Reports submitted under this section shall include aggregate data only and shall not disclose identifying information of victims.

SECTION 108. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of this Act, or the application thereof, is held invalid, the remainder shall not be affected.

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Legislative Proposal Disclaimer

The policies and legislative proposals presented on this website reflect the goals, priorities, and policy positions of Oxford C.F. Nordberg as a candidate for public office.

All proposals are conceptual working drafts intended to communicate policy direction and legislative intent. They are subject to revision through the legislative process, including legal review, constitutional constraints, public input, committee consideration, amendment, and approval by the appropriate legislative bodies.

Nothing on this website should be interpreted as enacted law, legal advice, or a guarantee of legislative outcome.

Any references to budgets, timelines, performance targets, enforcement mechanisms, or anticipated outcomes are illustrative only and are provided to explain policy objectives—not to represent final statutory language or binding commitments.