Walberg Continues Commitment to Combat Human Trafficking

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) released the following statement after voting for the bipartisan Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act, which boosts resources for victims and strengthens law enforcement tools for prosecuting human trafficking. The legislation passed the Senate by a vote of 99-0 on April 22 and now heads to President Obama's desk.

"As a father and grandfather, the trafficking of innocent women and children sickens me. I am pleased by the bipartisan consensus to devote the necessary resources to crack down on the perpetrators of human trafficking and support victims in recovery. While we certainly have more work to do, today is another important step towards the goal of eradicating this heinous crime," said Walberg.

More Background
Earlier this year, the House passed a series of 12 anti-human trafficking bills, several of which are now included in the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act. Click here for video of Rep. Walberg managing the floor debate for the Education and Workforce Committee's trafficking legislation that passed the House in January.