Mr. Speaker. I rise in strong support of H.R. 2017. the Torture Victims Relief Reauthorization Act of 2005. Congress originally approved the Torture Victims Relief Act in 1998 to provide medical. psychological and social services for survivors of torture in the United States. These survivors are primarily refugees from wartorn nations such as Bosnia. Iraq. the Sudan. Rwanda. Liberia. Afghanistan and others. Since the TVRA became law. over three dozen centers have been established nationwide to help survivors of torture regain the ability to care for themselves and their families. and positively contribute to our society. Most programs are atcapacity and must refer "waiting list" survivors to lessspecialized clinics until treatment becomes available.
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