*Administration of Donald J. Trump, 2017 *

**Statement on House of Representatives Passage of Legislation To Combat Human Trafficking **

*July 12, 2017 *

My administration is focused on ending the horrific practice of human trafficking, and the three bills the House of Representatives passed today are important steps forward. Since taking office, I have met with courageous survivors, nonprofit groups, and faith leaders who are devoting tremendous energy to raising awareness about human trafficking. I am hopeful that the Senate will take up and pass these three bills as soon as possible, and I look forward to my continued work with the Congress on this important issue.

NOTE: The statement referred to H.R. 2200, H.R. 2480, and H.R. 2664.

*Categories:* Statements by the President : Human trafficking, House of Representatives passage of legislation to combat*.*

*Subjects:* Law enforcement and crime : Trafficking in persons, efforts to combat; Legislation, proposed : Empowering Law Enforcement to Fight Sex Trafficking Demand Act; Legislation, proposed : Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act; Legislation, proposed : Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2017.

*DCPD Number:* DCPD201700467.