WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Jim Risch (R-ID), Ranking Member and Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Ted Budd (R-NC), Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Rick Scott (R-FL), introduced the International Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act (TVPRA). This legislation seeks to reauthorize and enhance critical programming essential to combating human trafficking worldwide.
“Around the world, horrific acts of human trafficking continue to impact an estimated more than 27 million victims,” said Ranking Member Shaheen. “For years, the United States has led global efforts to prevent and respond to these despicable practices. That is why I am proud to reintroduce bipartisan legislation requiring the United States to remain committed to this fight. The work of the State Department’s Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons should be bolstered, not hit with cuts to programs and staff as has unfortunately been the case. Today’s bill shows Congress’ commitment to ensure this work continues.”
“Human traffickers are the worst of the worst—whether it is smuggling people over our southern border, or the millions trapped in modern-day slavery— we must do all we can to stop this abuse and hold the perpetrators accountable. This bill will give the Trump Administration the tools to counter human trafficking both in and outside the U.S. and ensure that our allies are pulling their weight as well," said Chairman Risch.
Background: Expanding upon the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) of 2000, this bill will
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