Walberg Supports Congressional Efforts to Combat Human Trafficking

Washington, D.C. – This week, Rep. Walberg voted for a bipartisan package of bills intended to equip caregivers, states and local law enforcement with the tools and resources they need to prevent human trafficking crimes, better protect potential victims and help survivors.

"If we want to end these terrible crimes, we must devote the necessary resources towards preventing trafficking, identifying and protecting potential victims and supporting those in recovery. While we have more work to do, these pieces of legislation are another important step in combating these crimes in Michigan and across our country," said Rep. Walberg following the vote.

Background:

• H.R. 5081, Strengthening the Child Welfare Response to Trafficking Act (Rep. Bass, D-CA) – Ensures states are able to identify reports involving children who are victims of human trafficking and the services they need to recover

• H.R. 5076, Enhancing Services for Runaway and Homeless Victims of Youth Trafficking (Rep. Heck, R-NV) – Increases and improves support provided to runaway and homeless children who are victims of human trafficking

• H.R. 4980, Preventing Sex Trafficking and Strengthening Families Act (Rep. Camp, R-MI) – Encourages states to focus on reducing human trafficking incidences in foster care, and move more children from foster care into permanent homes

• H.R. 5135, Human Trafficking Prevention, Intervention, and Recovery Act (Rep. Noem, R-SD) – Prevents and intercedes when trafficking or attempted trafficking occurs while also opening up additional resources for recovering survivors