22 USC 2152d - Assistance to foreign countries to meet minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 2152d.

Assistance to foreign countries to meet minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking

(a)

Authorization

The President is authorized to provide assistance to foreign countries directly, or through nongovernmental and multilateral organizations, for programs, projects, and activities designed to meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking (as defined in section 7102 of this title), including—

(1)

the drafting of laws to prohibit and punish acts of trafficking;

(2)

the investigation and prosecution of traffickers, including investigation of individuals and entities that may be involved in trafficking in persons involving sexual exploitation;

(3)

the creation and maintenance of facilities, programs, projects, and activities for the protection of victims; and

(4)

the expansion of exchange programs and international visitor programs for governmental and nongovernmental personnel to combat trafficking.

(b)

Funding

(Pub. L. 87–195, pt. I, § 134, as added Pub. L. 106–386, div. A, § 109, Oct. 28, 2000, 114 Stat. 1481; amended Pub. L. 108–193, § 6(f), Dec. 19, 2003, 117 Stat. 2883; Pub. L. 110–457, title I, § 103(b), Dec. 23, 2008, 122 Stat. 5046.)

cite as: 22 USC 2152d