Senate Anti Human Trafficking Bill

Here is a take action from the UCC.  I hope that when you read this you will take action.  I intend to do so later this year.  Of course both of our Senators will probably be at the Democratic Convention but you can talk to staff members who do the work anyway.

Jeannette Brown
UCC Representative

The Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) is a comprehensive piece of legislation which underwrites U.S. efforts to end all forms of human trafficking. First passed by Congress in 2000, it has been unanimously reauthorized – and strengthened – in 2003, 2005, and 2008. When the TVPRA (S. 1301) was introduced in Congress more than a year ago, partisan politics blocked reauthorization and the TVPA expired on October 11, 2011. S. 1301 is now moving again through the Senate, thanks to advocacy from people like you. Join the National Call-In Day to advocate support for the Trafficking in Persons Reauthorization Act (S 1301) on September 4. The TVPRA (S 1301) was introduced into Congress over a year ago but partisan politics and inaction have resulted in its expiration on October 11, 2011. It is critical that this significant legislation be reauthorized. The TVPA has provided support around the country to put in place protections for victims of human trafficking, coordination among various law enforcement and social services, educational programs to train officials, business owners and the public to recognize the signs of trafficking, and much more. As a result, a growing number of UCC churches are engaged in their own communities to stop modern-day slavery, promote slavery-free products, and support advocacy efforts aimed at stopping these violations of human rights. The TVPA has helped the U.S. become a global leader in addressing trafficking in persons which has become one of the most lucrative illegal businesses in the world. It ranks in the top three such enterprises along with the illegal small arms and drug operations. More than anything, poverty and lack of opportunity to make a sustainable living are the driving forces behind the exploitation of persons. Get more info on Human Trafficking The failure of Congress to reauthorize the TVPA is shameful and dangerous, especially for those victimized by such exploitation. Join the National Call-In Day on Tuesday, September 4th and ask your Senators to support the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act (S 1301). They need to hear from you!

Make a call to Senator (D-New Jersey) Frank R. Lautenberg's Office Phone: (202) 224-3224 District Phone: (973) 639-8700 Log a call to Senator (D-New Jersey) Frank R. Lautenberg's Office Make a call to Senator (D-New Jersey) Robert 'Bob' Menendez's Office Phone: (202) 224-4744 District Phone: (973) 645-3030 Log a call to Senator (D-New Jersey) Robert 'Bob' Menendez's Office

Call script to Senators: Hello, my name is __________ and I am a member of the United Church of Christ in [your city/town]. As a person of faith, I am very concerned about the exploitation of human beings which occurs in our country and around the world in the form of human trafficking. I am proud that the United States has become a leader in the efforts to end modern-day slavery. The Trafficking Victims Protection Act, passed by Congress in 2000 and reauthorized unanimously three times since then, is an essential piece of legislation to address and end human trafficking. I am very concerned that the current Congress has not reauthorized the TVPA and I am asking Senator ______ to please support S 1301 now. We cannot wait anymore. This is not an issue for partisan politics – it is an urgent issue of human rights. Thank you.

Send yourself an email message of this page with a link to log your call.