22 USC 7108 - Actions against significant traffickers in persons

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 03, 2024

§ 7108.

Actions against significant traffickers in persons

(a)

Authority to sanction significant traffickers in persons

(1)

In general

The President may exercise the authorities set forth in section 1702 of title 50 without regard to section 1701 of title 50, or section 10102 of this title, in the case of any of the following persons:

(A)

Any foreign person that plays a significant role in a severe form of trafficking in persons, directly or indirectly in the United States.

(B)

Foreign persons that materially assist in, or provide financial or technological support for or to, or provide goods or services in support of, activities of a significant foreign trafficker in persons identified pursuant to subparagraph (A).

(C)

Foreign persons that are owned, controlled, or directed by, or acting for or on behalf of, a significant foreign trafficker identified pursuant to subparagraph (A).

(D)

Officials of a foreign government who participate in, facilitate, or condone severe forms of trafficking in persons for significant financial gain.

(2)

Penalties

(b)

Report to Congress on identification and sanctioning of significant traffickers in persons

(1)

In general

Upon exercising the authority of subsection (a), the President shall report to the appropriate congressional committees—

(A)

identifying publicly the foreign persons that the President determines are appropriate for sanctions pursuant to this section and the basis for such determination; and

(B)

detailing publicly the sanctions imposed pursuant to this section.

(2)

Removal of sanctions

(3)

Submission of classified information

(c)

Law enforcement and intelligence activities not affected

(d)

Omitted

(e)

Implementation

(1)

Delegation of authority

(2)

Promulgation of rules and regulations

(3)

Opportunity for review

(f)

Definition of foreign persons

(g)

Construction

(Pub. L. 106–386, div. A, § 111, Oct. 28, 2000, 114 Stat. 1484; Pub. L. 115–425, title I, § 124, Jan. 8, 2019, 132 Stat. 5479.)

cite as: 22 USC 7108