McCaul to Convene Houston Field Hearing on Human Trafficking

Statement

Chairman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) on the hearing:

"Human trafficking is a growing epidemic around the world. In the United States, more than 14,000 people -- men, women and children -- are trafficked each year. While its close proximity to major highways, ports-of-entry and the Mexican border make Houston a model city for commerce, human traffickers are taking advantage of these means to exploit domestic and international victims. DHS and its components are working together to combat human trafficking every day. However, we must do more to root out and stop this horrific crime.

"The purpose of this hearing is to raise awareness and find ways to bring an end to human trafficking across the country, beginning by examining the movement across our Southern border. I am grateful for the survivors who have bravely agreed to join us to shed critical light on this issue, and I look forward to hearing from federal, state and local witnesses on their experiences in combating human trafficking and ways we can improve our efforts."

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