Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley and Senator Catherine Cortez Masto have introduced a bipartisan resolution to recognize January as National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month. The resolution aims to raise awareness of human trafficking and honor its victims.
During remarks on the Senate floor, Grassley emphasized the ongoing threat of human trafficking globally. "January is National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month. For that reason, the senior senator from Nevada and I are introducing a resolution to raise awareness and honor the victims," Grassley said.
He highlighted the need for vigilance in preventing vulnerable individuals from becoming victims. "Every day, victims are trafficked across the world. Each person has a role to play and ought to be vigilant in preventing the vulnerable from becoming victims of trafficking," he stated.
Grassley also pointed to legislative efforts supporting law enforcement agencies in their fight against trafficking. "As Chairman of the Judiciary Committee, I’ll continue to support legislation, like the Working Families Tax Cuts law, to give law enforcement all the resources it needs to protect people from the scourge of human trafficking," he said.
In addition, he mentioned further measures aimed at protecting potential victims: "I’ll also continue to push legislation like the Senate-passed Preventing Child Trafficking Act, which would ensure our federal agencies take needed steps to protect, in a more better way, potential victims."
Grassley encouraged public participation in raising awareness about human trafficking. He added a message for those who may be affected: "So today, please join me in raising awareness. And, to those who may be victims, please know that there are resources available to you."
He directed Iowans seeking help to StopHTIowa.org or suggested texting “HELP” to 233-733 for assistance anywhere at any time.
Grassley concluded by thanking Senator Cortez Masto for her collaboration on this initiative.
