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This spring, advocates across the nation rallied together to speak up for the 40 million people trapped in slavery (Global Slavery Index, 2018). As a movement, thousands of you leveraged the power of digital tools to raise your voices to your members of Congress through tweets, emails and online petitions. Together, we urged Congress to ensure that the State Department’s Program to End Modern Slavery and the Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Office are fully funded in the 2020 appropriations bill. Here is a breakdown of the momentum you’ve built:
Just last week, the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act (TVPRA) was introduced in the House of Representatives. This bi-partisan bill renews and strengthens the legislation that established U.S. programs to fight slavery at home and abroad.
Throughout the month of August, advocates around the country have been meeting with their Senators and Representatives in Congress, asking for their support on the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act (TVPRA). These meetings are crucial in sending a message to Members of Congress that fighting human trafficking is a priority for their constituents.
On September 6, Congress returns to Washington, and we want to make sure the message is still loud and clear: Americans care about ending modern-day slavery and want their elected leaders to care about it too.
Two weeks ago, Congress went on its annual August district recess, a full month where Members of Congress return to their home states to hear from their constituents about the issues they care about.