Ensuring Accountability and Dignity in Government Contracting Act of 2025
This bill requires government contractors to report human trafficking incidents during contract performance and submit remedial action plans. It mandates Inspector General investigations when such reports are filed and allows contracting officials to suspend payments until corrective actions are taken. The law directly affects contractors working with agencies like Defense, State, and Homeland Security, imposing new reporting and accountability steps. Additionally, it directs the Office of Management and Budget to assess improvements to anti-trafficking compliance systems within 18 months.
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Introduced Feb 5, 2025
Last action Feb 5, 2025
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Feb 5, 2025
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Feb 5, 2025
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1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
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James Lankford
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Amy Klobuchar
DDemocratic
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Margaret Wood Hassan
DDemocratic
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Marsha Blackburn
RRepublican
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