House Passes Sweeping Anti-Trafficking Bill to Fight ‘Nefarious Networks’ and Protect Women and Kids
(Worthy News) – The House of Representatives voted Tuesday on a bill that seeks to combat human trafficking and improve education for children in the hopes of preventing the crime.
The Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act passed in a 401-20 vote and just ahead of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons Day on July 30.
HR 6552 was authored by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) and Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA). [ Source: CBN News (Read More…) ]
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