[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 83 (Friday, May 30, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E896]
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                     TRIBUTE TO REP. PATRICK MEEHAN

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                           HON. FRANK R. WOLF

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 30, 2014

  Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, I want to recognize my colleague, Rep. Patrick 
Meehan of Pennsylvania, for his work on behalf of victims of domestic 
violence, sexual trafficking and addiction. The legislation approved by 
the House today includes significant funding and reflects his advocacy 
for these issues in Congress.
  Congressman Meehan has been a leader throughout this process and I 
have appreciated his input on how to make this bill as strong as well 
possible to deal with domestic violence, trafficking and addiction. It 
is my understanding that just last week, Mr. Meehan hosted a summit on 
human trafficking, bringing together local and Federal law enforcement 
and victims' advocacy organizations to address the crisis. He has also 
long been a voice for the victims of domestic violence and has been 
among the strongest advocates for funding for programs authorized by 
the Violence Against Women Act. He has also fought for our veterans, 
and his leadership helped ensure higher funding for veterans' treatment 
courts.
  I am pleased to say that the FY15 CJS bill contains the highest 
levels of funding for combating human trafficking, ever. This is a 
testament to the hard work and experience of Congressman Meehan who, 
among others, knows just how vital these resources are for trafficking 
victims. I appreciate his continued efforts to raise awareness in 
Congress and to advocate for these important resources.

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