U.S. House Passes 12 Bills to Combat Human Trafficking

This week, the House of Representatives passed a dozen bills designed to fight human trafficking. These pieces of legislation will provide support and services to victims of trafficking, and boost resources for law enforcement.

Congressman Mike Conaway (TX-11) released the following statement in support of these bills:

“Human trafficking is sadly becoming more and more prevalent in today’s society. Each year, 800,000 women, men, and children fall victim to human trafficking, making it the fastest growing business of organized crime in the world. Over the last two days, the House of Representatives voted on 12 pieces of legislation to protect survivors of human trafficking, help free those currently enslaved, and prevent future attempts to traffic humans. Many of these bills were passed by the House of Representatives last Congress, but languished in the Senate under then Majority Leader Reid. I’m hopeful that under new Majority Leader McConnell, these bills to stop trafficking and create a safer world for our children will finally receive the attention they so desperately need.”