Hudson Votes to Combat Human Trafficking

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement after the House passed the bipartisan, bicameral Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015 (S. 178):

“America can’t continue to stand idly by while our children are being taken, held against their will and forced into sex slavery. Today’s legislation is a step in the right direction to end human trafficking in our communities, assist victims and bring those who perpetuate this despicable crime to justice.”

The Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act is a bipartisan, bicameral bill to help ensure that communities, including local law enforcement officials, are equipped with necessary resources to protect the most vulnerable in our society, provide assistance to victims, and apprehend and punish traffickers.

Last year, Rep. Hudson hosted a Summit on Human Trafficking at the Harris Alumni Center at UNC Charlotte. This summit focused on ways to reduce human trafficking in our local communities while providing necessary assistance to victims. The summit featured a panel of local activists, including a law enforcement officer, nonprofit groups, a UNC Charlotte professor and a survivor of human trafficking.