This bill requires federal courts to impose an additional $5,000 assessment on non-indigent individuals or entities convicted of human trafficking offenses. The legislation amends existing federal criminal code to add this mandatory fee on top of standard court assessments that trafficking offenders already face. The $5,000 assessment applies only to defendants who are not indigent, meaning those who have sufficient financial resources to pay the fee. The bill does not specify how the collected funds will be used, but such assessments typically support victim services and law enforcement programs. The legislation passed the Senate on December 10, 2025, and would take effect immediately upon becoming law.
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