WASHINGTON, DC - Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Chairman Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) announced that #SubCommTech will hold a hearing on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. in room 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing is entitled, “Latest Developments in Combating Online Sex Trafficking."
After 22 people were indicted earlier this month in Brentwood, Tennessee on sex trafficking charges, Chairman Blackburn and #SubCommTech will examine the facilitation of sex trafficking on the internet. Members will have the opportunity to hear from expert witnesses regarding efforts to prevent online sex trafficking, protect vulnerable individuals, and ensure justice for victims.
“Sex trafficking is a scourge on society, and it affects all of our communities. Next week’s hearing will look at how we can fight the exploitation of women, children, and other vulnerable populations on the internet. We should consider every potential tool that could help prevent another horror story," said Chairman Blackburn.as they are posted.
