[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 77 (Wednesday, May 21, 2014)]
[House]
[Page H4692]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           HUMAN TRAFFICKING

  (Mrs. CAPITO asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to highlight the human 
trafficking legislation that was passed by the House yesterday. These 
five bills will ensure justice for millions of victims and further the 
fight to end this vicious crime.
  In the United States alone, human trafficking rakes in $9.8 billion 
for the use and abuse of victims, many of whom are children. The 
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children estimates that each 
year 100,000 children are falling victim to this vile industry within 
our own borders.
  Human trafficking isn't something that is occurring in other 
countries or other continents; it is happening here in America. I will 
be holding a summit later this week in West Virginia, in my district to 
bring together stakeholders to discuss how we can protect our most 
vulnerable.
  These bills are a call to action: to prosecute offenders, to protect 
victims, to prevent future cases, and to educate. By passing these 
important bills, the House stood up for those whose voices have been 
silenced and have said, ``No more.'' I urge the Senate to join us in 
passing these important bills.

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