[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 19 (Tuesday, February 2, 2016)]
[House]
[Page H436]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      ROADBLOCK HUMAN TRAFFICKING

  (Mr. WALBERG asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. WALBERG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak up on behalf of the 
millions of people across the world who suffer under the injustice of 
modern-day slavery.
  Last month the House observed Human Trafficking Awareness Month to 
shine light on this horrific crime. The injustice of human trafficking 
knows no political party or geographical boundary. It happens right in 
our backyards.
  Yesterday the House took important steps in passing two bills to 
strengthen our response to trafficking. I have also recently introduced 
H.R. 4406, the Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act, 
legislation which ensures the Department of Labor effectively trains 
its employees to recognize and respond to the illegal trade of people 
for exploitation or commercial gain.
  It will take close coordination from stakeholders at every level to 
eradicate this unthinkable crime. Together, our voices and actions can 
help bring freedom to the oppressed.

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