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Read. Follow. Verify.Congressional Hearing on Child Exploitation and Trafficking
Record date · January 1, 2023
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What This Bill Does
The House on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance held a hearing on September 13, 2023, to examine the exploitation of children in the United States and abroad. The session featured testimony from various experts, survivor advocates, and organizational leaders regarding the scope of human trafficking and potential policy responses.
This hearing serves as a formal record of expert and survivor testimony that may inform future federal legislation or oversight regarding child protection and human trafficking enforcement.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Human trafficking survivors
Survivors provided testimony regarding their experiences to inform federal policy.
Federal lawmakers
Members of the Subcommittee are gathering information to potentially draft or amend legislation.
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on September 13, 2023, under the Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance.
- The hearing focused on the exploitation of children both domestically and internationally.
- Seven witnesses provided oral and prepared testimony regarding human trafficking.
- The record includes statements from survivors of sex and labor trafficking, including Cristian Eduardo, Sean Wheeler, and Faith Robles.
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- The record includes a letter from The Ending Online Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of Children Coalition.
- The record includes articles submitted by Representative Matt Gaetz regarding the relationship between border policy and human trafficking.
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Integration of Survivor Testimony
The hearing record places significant emphasis on formal statements from survivor advisory boards, indicating a shift toward incorporating lived experience into legislative records.
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