[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 6 (Thursday, January 11, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H87]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              RECOGNIZING HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS DAY

  (Mr. FRY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. FRY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Human Trafficking 
Awareness Day, which is today, January 11.
  Last year alone, nearly 28 million individuals were victims of human 
trafficking worldwide. These inhumane crimes don't just happen in the 
far nether regions of the world, they are happening right here in 
communities across this country.
  In fact, Horry County, where I grew up, reside in, and represent, is 
one of the top five counties in South Carolina in reported human 
trafficking.
  Today, and throughout the month of January, which is National Human 
Trafficking Prevention Month, I aim to raise awareness and support 
victims of these horrible crimes and their families.
  I am firmly committed to working to find solutions to prevent this 
modern-day form of slavery and to support those who have suffered.

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