“In the United States alone, human trafficking rakes in $9.8 billion for the use and abuse of victims, many of whom are children. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children estimates that each year 100,000 children are falling victim to this vile industry within our own borders”, said rep. Capito.
On May 21, 2014 Rep. Shelly Moore Capito of West Virginia asked for and was granted permission to address the United States House of Representatives for one minute regarding the tragedy of human trafficking:
“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to highlight the human trafficking legislation that was passed by the House yesterday. These five bills will ensure justice for millions of victims and further the fight to end this vicious crime.
In the United States alone, human trafficking rakes in $9.8 billion for the use and abuse of victims, many of whom are children. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children estimates that each year 100,000 children are falling victim to this vile industry within our own borders.
Human trafficking isn’t something that is occurring in other countries or other continents; it is happening here in America. I will be holding a summit later this week in West Virginia, in my district to bring together stakeholders to discuss how we can protect our most vulnerable.
These bills are a call to action: to prosecute offenders, to protect victims, to prevent future cases, and to educate. By passing these important bills, the House stood up for those whose voices have been silenced and have said, “No more.” I urge the Senate to join us in passing these important bills”, said Rep. Capito (Source: Congressional Record http://thomas.loc.gov/).
Rep. Shelley Moore Capito serves on the powerful House Financial Services Committee, which has jurisdiction over the nation’s housing and financial services sectors. Members oversee banking, insurance, securities, public housing, real estate and other financial institutions. As a senior member of the committee, Rep. Capito is the chairman of the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit, which has jurisdiction over banks and the banking industry, depository institutions and federal deposit insurance. It also oversees all financial regulators, including the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Federal Reserve, and all matters pertaining to consumer credit. She also serves as a member of the Financial Services’ Housing and Insurance subcommittee.