This week, the House of Representatives, with a bipartisan majority, passed significant legislation aimed at combating human trafficking and addressing human rights abuses against Uyghurs in China. H.R. 2766, the Uyghur Policy Act of 2023, cosponsored by Ken Calvert, and H.R. 4039, the No Dollars to Uyghur Forced Labor Act, were among the key bills passed. Additionally, the Empowering Law Enforcement to Fight Sex Trafficking Demand Act was introduced by Representatives Luttrell and Deluzio, emphasizing the need for resources to combat human trafficking, described as a modern-day form of slavery, at the state and local level. Representatives, including Burgess Owens, Webster, and McCaul, expressed their support for these measures, highlighting the importance of U.S. leadership in addressing global human rights issues. Representative Mike Lawler highlighted the passage of several bills addressing foreign aggression, supporting victims of human trafficking, and holding the Biden Administration accountable for its negligence at the southern border.
We passed several bills this week standing up to foreign aggression, supporting victims of human trafficking, and holding the Biden Administration accountable for its negligence at the southern border. You can read an overview of them below. https://t.co/lbh2XzdmoT
At this week's @EnergyCommerce CAT hearing, we discussed the importance of safeguarding our communication network from foreign adversaries. We passed bills like the Infrastructure Law and CHIPS and Science Act to strengthen broadband and boost domestic manufacturing capacity. https://t.co/DlCV0QZJqx
ICYMI: I introduced legislation this week to empower law enforcement to better combat human trafficking. I will not stop fighting to address these horrific crimes, especially as it hits so close to home. https://t.co/letzJckjss
This week, I voted to pass HR 4039 and HR 2766, legislation that raises awareness and ensures that U.S. taxpayer dollars are not used to fund atrocities against Uyghurs in China. I have and will continue to stand up to the CCP's aggression and hold their government accountable. https://t.co/dOIe47J7I8
Human trafficking is a disgusting violation of human rights & an abhorrent criminal industry that continues growing, even here in the U.S. I’m honored to support @RepLuttrell's bill to help our brave service members combat this modern-day form of slavery. https://t.co/x6PlJOJjGj
The United States cannot turn a blind eye to the CCP's long history of human rights abuses, forced labor, and oppression against the Uyghur people. This week, @HouseGOP passed: H.R. 2766 – Uyghur Policy Act of 2023 H.R. 4039 – No Dollars to Uyghur Forced Labor Act
🚨 @RepDeluzio and I introduced legislation to combat human trafficking at the state and local level. We cannot tolerate traffickers who force men, women, and children into modern day slavery -- and our open border is only making it worse. https://t.co/5s1lt491S0
Proud to introduce the Empowering Law Enforcement to Fight Sex Trafficking Demand Act with @RepDeluzio. We have to provide law enforcement the resources to combat the egregious human trafficking happening in our communities. https://t.co/ReMvR3aX7X
Today, I voted along with a bipartisan majority of the House of Representatives to pass H.R. 2766, a bill I cosponsored to support the human rights of Uyghurs and members of other minority groups residing in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China.