WASHINGTON
– The Senate today unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution introduced by
Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) alongside
other colleagues designating January as “National Trafficking and Modern
Slavery Prevention Month.”
“It takes all
eyes and ears to fight human trafficking and slave labor. This resolution is an
important step forward in raising public awareness for victims of trafficking
and exploitation. By shedding light on this crime, we can empower individuals
to speak up and reach out for the necessary help and support. Standing in
solidarity with victims of commercial sex and forced labor is essential to
rooting out human exploitation,” said Senator
Grassley.
“We can’t ignore the fact that, even in our
modern society, sexual exploitation and forced labor continue,” said Senator Feinstein. “We have a responsibility to the victims to
shine a light on these horrendous acts. Our resolution will raise awareness of
the problem, let victims know they’re not alone and offer a pathway to seek
help. It also highlights the continued need for a whole-of-government approach
and community partnerships to combat and hopefully put an end to these heinous
crimes.”
In addition to Senators Feinstein,
Grassley, the resolution is cosponsored by Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.),
Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Shelley Moore Capito
(R-W.Va.), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Amy Klobuchar
(D-Minn.), Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Alex Padilla
(D-Calif.).
Full
text of the resolution is available
HERE.
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