Legislative Tune-Up: Bill Corrects References in Trafficking Victims Protection Act

This bill makes small but necessary technical fixes to the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000. Think of it like correcting typos in an important document – it doesn't change the meaning, just ensures everything lines up correctly. Specifically, it updates a couple of internal paragraph cross-references within Section 103 of the original Act.

Keeping the Legal Plumbing Clear

These kinds of technical corrections are essentially legislative housekeeping. While they don't grab headlines, they're important for making sure laws are clear and function as intended. By updating references – changing a "(9)" to an "(11)" in one spot, and a "(9) or (10)" to an "(11) or (12)" in another – the bill aims to prevent confusion for courts, law enforcement, and organizations working under the framework of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act. It ensures everyone is literally on the same page when interpreting the definitions and provisions related to trafficking victims, without altering the substance of those protections.