John Cornyn (R-TX)· Dec 10, 2025
S.Amdt. 3958: In the nature of a substitute.
Adopted
With no one objecting, no names recorded
John Cornyn (R-TX)
Enduring Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act
S. 2584 · Senate bill Crime and Law Enforcement
A Republican bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Held at the desk.
Passed one chamber, waiting for the other to take it up
Passed one chamber, and the other has not yet sent it to a committee or put it on its calendar.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Passed Senate unanimous consent
- Awaiting House
The Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no senator's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
This Act, titled the "Enduring Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act," seeks to amend title 18 of the United States Code. The primary change involves the implementation of additional assessments on convicted persons. Specifically, it targets non-indigent persons or entities convicted of certain offenses. These new assessments are to be applied in addition to existing assessments. The bill was passed by the Senate on December 10, 2025.
Yes
- Scored +1
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The bill generates new revenue through $5,000 assessments on non-indigent convicted persons and entities.
The opposite
- Scored -2
Does this shorten or soften prison sentences?
The bill increases the financial penalties imposed on individuals convicted of certain federal offenses.
- Scored -1
Would high-income households be better off under this?
High-income individuals who are non-indigent face an additional $5,000 assessment upon conviction.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Increased financial assessments on convicted persons: The bill directs the court to assess an amount of $5,000 on any non-indigent person or entity convicted of an offense under certain sections of title 18 (Section 2). This provides additional funds through assessments.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Financial burden on non-indigent individuals or entities: Non-indigent persons or entities convicted of specific offenses will now be required to pay an additional $5,000 assessment (Section 2). This amount is imposed in addition to the assessment already required under section 3013.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this shorten or soften prison sentences? — The bill increases the financial penalties imposed on individuals convicted of certain federal offenses.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would high-income households be better off under this? — High-income individuals who are non-indigent face an additional $5,000 assessment upon conviction.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill generates new revenue through $5,000 assessments on non-indigent convicted persons and entities.
- 12/11/2025
- Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Held at the desk.
- Received in the House.
- 12/10/2025
- Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
- Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S8628)
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S8628)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/31/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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