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FEDERALhearing transcript

Congressional Hearing on Child Exploitation and Trafficking

Original title: CHILDREN ARE NOT FOR SALE: EXAMINING THE EXPLOITATION OF CHILDREN IN THE U.S. AND ABROAD

January 1, 2023

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The Frame

What this does

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 is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

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.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2023.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

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.

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.
  • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?
The hearing was held to examine the exploitation of children in the U.S. and abroad and to gather testimony from experts and survivors.
Who testified at the hearing?
Witnesses included representatives from Raven, the Global Survivor Network, the International Justice Mission, the Human Trafficking Legal Center, PACT, CPAC, and the Interparliamentary Taskforce on Human Trafficking.

Why It Matters

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.

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

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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.

Cristian EduardoSean WheelerFaith Robles

Connected Entities

personFrank Russo“Director of Center for Combating Human Trafficking at CPAC, witness”Map →
personJohn Pizzuro“CEO of Raven, witness”Map →
personLori Cohen“CEO of Protect All Children from Trafficking (PACT), witness”Map →
personJohn Tanagho“Executive Director of Center to End Sexual Exploitation of Children, witness”Map →
personJose Alfaro“Board Member of Human Trafficking Legal Center, witness”Map →
personSheila Jackson Lee“Ranking Member of the Subcommittee”Map →
personAndy Biggs“Chair of the Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance”Map →
personVanessa Bautista“Founding Member of Global Survivor Network, witness”Map →
personAnne Basham“Founder & Chair of Interparliamentary Taskforce on Human Trafficking, witness”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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  • Controversy40
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  • Entertainment10
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  • Buzz20
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