Blackburn, Klobuchar introduce bill to help victims of human trafficking
JACKSON, Tenn. — Today, U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn and Amy Klobuchar introduced the “Combating Trafficking in Transportation Act.”
This act would give states flexibility with federal funding to post human trafficking awareness signage at rest stops and welcome centers along the interstate system.
Individuals trafficked in the united states, whether through labor or sex trafficking, are transported on our nation’s interstate system.
Victim identification is essential to disrupting transnational trafficking rings, and public awareness is key to these efforts.
“Educating people, knowing when to make that call, is vitally important,” said Blackburn.
You can reach the National Human Trafficking Resource Center at 1-888-373-7888 to seek help or report a tip.
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