Issue Position: Leading the Fight Against Human Trafficking

Issue Position

Congresswoman Comstock has cosponsored a variety of legislation on this topic including the recent bill
signed into law by the President in April 2018, the Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex
Trafficking Act (FOSTA). This important legislation allows victims to take action against heinous websites
that permit and assist predators to sell children online. Other legislation the Congresswoman has
cosponsored includes provisions to equip airline employees with the skills and knowledge to root out
human trafficking in the sky. As a member of the Human Trafficking Caucus, Representative Comstock
has joined on multiple efforts to encourage the appropriations committee to properly equip Anti-Human
Trafficking Regional Task Forces and to fund anti-human trafficking programs. These efforts have
resulted in securing funds for Fiscal Year 2018. As budget negotiations for Fiscal Year 2019 continues,
Representative Comstock remains steadfast in securing these funds. She has met with law enforcement
agents in Virginia's 10 th District and participated in many forums to find best practices, discover deficits,
and educate on the dangers of this growing crime that exploits and abuses the most vulnerable women
and children in our communities.

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