U.S. House Passes Senate Human Trafficking Bill
SHINGTON - The U.S. House of Representatives has passed sweeping legislation that would do more to combat sex trafficking in the nation and help its victims.
Sex trafficking has become a growing issue in North Dakota, especially in the Bakken, as the oil industry has brought in more of a market for prostitution.The Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act, which originated in the Senate and was approved April 22, covers a wide range of actions addressing human trafficking.
The bill approved Monday authorizes prosecution of those who patronize or solicit trafficking victims as sex traffickers, expands the Justice Department’s authority to intercept communications related to trafficking, clarifies that child pornography producers are human traffickers, increases law enforcement training and boosts federal reporting on sex trafficking statistics.