The Senate Foreign Relations Committee heard testimony regarding efforts to hold China, Russia, and several other nations accountable for their part in human trafficking.
The June 22 hearing discussed legislation introduced by Committee Chairman Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) and Ranking Member James Risch (R-Idaho), along several other senators, titled the International Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2023.
Members of the committee discussed the need for stronger global commitments to combat this grave issue that continues to plague societies worldwide.
The hearing shed light on various aspects of human trafficking, including the exploitation of vulnerable populations, efforts to address root causes, and the crucial role played by the United States in leading the fight against trafficking….