Securing the Assistance of Victims of Exploitation Act of 2015 (SAVE Act)

Bill: 114-hr-61
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2015-01-06
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Crime victims

Food assistance and relief

Human trafficking

Immigrant health and welfare

Poverty and welfare assistance
Latest action: action_date: 2015-01-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition.

Summaries:
action_date: 2015-01-06
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p><b>Securing the Assistance of Victims of Exploitation Act of 2014 (SAVE Act)</b></p> <p> Prohibits funds made available to carry out the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 from being used in contravention of provisions of the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000 expanding the eligibility of human trafficking victims to receive services and benefits under certain federal or state programs, such as the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program). </p>

tv_txt: I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 61 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 6, 2015 Ms. Jackson Lee introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To preserve the access of victims of trafficking to information about their eligibility to receive SNAP benefits.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Securing the Assistance of Victims of Exploitation Act of 2015 (SAVE Act) . 2. Findings The Congress finds the following: (1) Trafficking in humans, and especially domestic child trafficking, has no place in a civilized society. Those who engage in this illicit trade should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. (2) State and local law enforcement agencies should have the tools, resources, and training necessary to identify, apprehend, and prosecute criminals who ruthlessly traffic in children and young persons. (3) One of the most effective resources in bringing criminals to justice is the cooperation and assistance of their victims. 3. Continuation of SNAP information assistance Notwithstanding any other provision of law, none of the funds made available to carry out the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq. ) may be used in contravention of section 107(b) of Division A of the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000 (114 Stat. 1482; 22 U.S.C. 7105(b)).