Senator John McCain Applauds Committee Passage Of The Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act

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U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) released the following statement today applauding the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee's unanimous passage of the Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act of 2017 (SESTA). Senator McCain is a cosponsor of the legislation:

"I applaud the members of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee for passing the Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act, a bill I am proud to cosponsor. This legislation is critical to eliminating legal protections for websites like Backpage.com that have knowingly and recklessly facilitated the online sex trafficking of innocent young women and girls. Importantly, our bill would criminalize commercial activity that assists, supports, or facilitates a violation of federal sex trafficking laws and would enable state law enforcement officials -- not just the Department of Justice -- to take action against individuals or businesses that violate federal sex trafficking laws. We cannot allow these heinous crimes to go unprosecuted. It is our duty to end the victimization and exploitation of men, women and children through sex trafficking, and deliver the victims of this monstrous crime the justice they deserve. I look forward to this bill receiving a vote on the floor of the Senate as soon as possible."

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