[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 77 (Wednesday, May 21, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E806]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             SUPPORTING EFFORTS TO COMBAT HUMAN TRAFFICKING

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                           HON. LOIS FRANKEL

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 21, 2014

  Ms. FRANKEL of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the 
House's legislative efforts to combat human trafficking, a form of 
modern-day slavery. The sickening fact is that human trafficking is a 
big, booming business--trafficking a child for sex is more lucrative 
than drug trafficking. That is why I am glad to join my colleagues, 
Democrats and Republicans, in taking additional steps to protect our 
sons and daughters from this horrible crime. This legislation makes 
many important changes to current law, and would help us provide 
additional resources to victims, strengthen law enforcement's ability 
to punish those who purchase sex from minors, and protect girls who are 
victims of commercial sexual exploitation from being treated as 
criminals. This bipartisan legislation will help to protect our most 
vulnerable children, including those in the foster care system, who are 
victimized through no fault of their own. These children need our help 
which is why I urge my colleagues to vote yes on this legislation.

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