Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015

Not to be confused with Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2013.
Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015
Great Seal of the United States
Long titleJustice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015
Acronyms (colloquial)JVTA
Enacted bythe 114th United States Congress
EffectiveMay 29, 2015
Citations
Public law114-22
Statutes at Large129 Stat. 227
Codification
Acts amendedAdam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act, Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act, Crime Control Act of 1990, Homeland Security Act of 2002, Missing Children's Assistance Act, Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, Runaway and Homeless Youth Act, Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act, Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, Trafficking Victims Protection Re-Authorization Act of 2005, Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990, Victims of Crime Act of 1984, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
Titles amended6, 18, 22, 28, 29, 31, 34, 39, 42
U.S.C. sections amended6 USC § 187, 6 USC § 473, 6 USC § 641-44

18 USC § 1591, 18 USC § 1594-95, 18 USC § 2421, 18 USC § 2423, 18 USC § 2516, 18 USC § 3014, 18 USC § 3156, 18 USC § 3583, 18 USC § 3771

22 USC § 7102-03, 22 USC § 7105

28 USC § 524, 28 USC § 566

29 USC § 3194

31 USC § 312, 31 USC § 5340, 31 USC § 9703, 31 USC § 9705

34 USC § 20704, 34 USC § 20709, 34 USC § 20710, 34 USC § 20711, 34 USC § 20931, 34 USC § 21301-308

39 USC § 2003

42 USC § 3755, 42 USC § 3796dd, 42 USC § 5106a, 42 USC § 5106g, 42 USC § 5714-23, 42 USC § 5714-41, 42 USC § 5773, 42 USC § 5780, 42 USC § 10601, 42 USC § 13001a, 42 USC § 13002, 42 USC § 14044b
Legislative history
  • Introduced in the United States Senate by John Cornyn (R–TX) on January 13, 2015
  • Passed the Senate on April 22, 2015 (Yeas: 99; Nays: 0)
  • Passed the House on May 19, 2015 (Yeas: 420; Nays: 3)
  • Signed into law by President Barack Obama on May 29, 2015

The Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015 (S. 178, Pub. L. 114–22 (text) (PDF)) is an Act of Congress introduced in the Senate on January 13, 2015, and signed into law by United States President Barack Obama on May 29, 2015.[1] It is also known as the JVTA. Broadly speaking, it aimed to increase services for survivors of human trafficking as well as to strengthen and empower law enforcement and first responders.

  1. ^ Cornyn, John (2015-05-29). "S.178 - 114th Congress (2015-2016): Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015". www.congress.gov. Retrieved 2019-03-11.