Wagner Applauds Law Enforcement Efforts, Recognizes Anniversary of Human Trafficking Law

Press Release

Today marks the one-year anniversary of the U.S. House of Representatives' passage of Congresswoman Ann Wagner's (R-MO-02) Stop Advertising Victims of Exploitation (SAVE) Act.

The SAVE Act, which criminalizes the knowing advertisement of the victims of human trafficking, was included in a human trafficking legislative package that was signed into law in May, 2015.

"I applaud our law enforcement officials in St. Louis and across the country for their bravery and dedication to finding predators and protecting victims of human trafficking. As trafficking transactions are increasingly happening via the Internet, I am so proud that the SAVE Act became law, criminalizing online sites that knowingly advertise victims of human trafficking," said Congresswoman Wagner.

"With tens of thousands of human trafficking victims in our country, we must do more to educate ourselves and our neighbors of these heinous crimes. I will continue to work in Congress to protect and provide a voice for both the victims and survivors."

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