Protecting Child Sex Trafficking Victim Witnesses Act

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 7225 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7225 To strengthen protections for child sex trafficking victims testifying against human traffickers. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 22, 2026 Mr. Moore of North Carolina (for himself and Mr. Correa) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To strengthen protections for child sex trafficking victims testifying against human traffickers. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Child Sex Trafficking Victim Witnesses Act''. SEC. 2. VICTIM-CENTERED GUIDANCE. (a) In General.--Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General, in consultation with Federal law enforcement agencies and prosecutors and other appropriate stakeholders, shall develop and publish victim-centered guidance to strengthen protections for child sex trafficking victims testifying against human traffickers, including-- (1) practices to minimize the adverse consequences of testifying on child sex trafficking victim witnesses; (2) safe travel, lodging, and accompaniment for child sex trafficking victim witnesses; (3) use of child advocacy centers and family justice centers, where appropriate; and (4) safety planning, including post-trial safety planning. (b) Guidance Required.--Not later than 180 days after the publication of the guidance required under subsection (a), the Attorney General shall disseminate and provide training to each office of the United States Attorney on the victim-centered guidance. SEC. 3. TRAINING ON VICTIM-CENTERED PROTOCOLS. (a) Department of Justice Tra