WorldWE Legislative Priorities

Survivors of human trafficking are often criminalized for situations stemming from their trafficking experiences. Across the U.S., the majority of states have passed criminal record relief for convictions in the state criminal system. However, survivors with federal records have no pathway to clear these records. The TSRA would allow trafficking survivors to clear their federal criminal records for the first time. The TSRA is also designed to provide comprehensive relief for trafficking survivors, including legal remedies, financial compensation, and access to vital services. This act ensures that survivors are empowered to rebuild their lives and pursue justice without being further victimized by legal or systemic barriers.

Big tech continues to prioritize profit over our children’s well-being. The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) is the most comprehensive legislation to protect children online pending before Congress, aiming to shift Big Tech’s profit-driven models to children’s protection. KOSA creates a ‘duty of care’ that requires social media companies to place children’s needs at the center of their design. This ensures minors are not exposed to harmful or exploitative material online by requiring that their accounts default to the safest privacy settings, disable private messaging from strangers, and shield them from addictive algorithms. It is time to give our children the protection they deserve; it is time to pass KOSA!

Click here to view The WorldWE Youth Coalition’s campaign on the harms of social media.

The Epstein Files Transparency Act calls on the Attorney General to release all unclassified records involving Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and others who have long been shielded by their power and privilege. This legislation puts survivors first by protecting their identities while ensuring that everyone who enabled, facilitated, or profited from exploitation is held accountable. 

The DEFIANCE Act of 2025 (Disrupt Explicit Forged Images and Non-Consenual Edits Act) addresses the issue of non-consenual sexually-explicit deepfakes. This bill holds individuals accountable for creating, distributing, or soliciting such content. Victims of non-consenual deepfakes are granted a civil legal right of action against those who are responsible for the proliferation of these harmful and exploitative images. It is time to ensure victims of non-consenual deepfakes are granted the federal protections they deserve. 

The TAKE IT Down Act was signed into law with bipartisan support on May 19, 2025, officially criminalizing the publication and distribution of image-based sexual abuse (IBSA) at the federal level! IBSA consists of the weaponization of sexually explicit or sexualized images or videos. Platforms are now required to remove non-consensual content within 48 hours of receiving notice from a survivor. This historic victory finally grants survivors the rights they deserve, ensures their protection online, and marks a significant step toward holding big tech accountable.