Rep. Wagner Statement on Letter to Senator McCaskill re: Human Trafficking Legislation

Floor Speech

Congresswoman Ann Wagner released the following statement regarding a letter she sent to Senator McCaskill about her lack of support for the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act, a bipartisan bill that passed unanimously through committee and creates programs to support victims of sex trafficking

"I am disappointed that one of my Senators from Missouri has once again voted to block debate on an important anti-human trafficking bill in the United States Senate. Senator Claire McCaskill again voted this afternoon to block consideration on the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act, an important piece of legislation that would add vital support and protection for victims and survivors of human trafficking. The Senate Democrats' concern over language that blocks taxpayer support for abortions is not sufficient justification for obstructing this lifesaving legislation.

"Only two additional votes are needed to allow this bill to move towards passage; I implore Senator McCaskill to think of the victims and change her course of action. It is time for Democrats like Senator McCaskill to stop saying no and join Republicans in the fight against sex trafficking."

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