The reauthorization bill that we are taking action on today marks another important milestone in preventing the inhumane practice of human trafficking. protecting trafficking victims. and prosecuting the criminals that perpetrate these crimes. In addition to bolstering the resources needed to continue various antitrafficking programs. H.R. 3887. which I cosponsored. would strengthen mechanisms for fighting human trafficking overseas. through the provision of capacity building support to foreign governments to bolster investigative mechanisms and legal protective frameworks for immigrant populations and migrant workers. Importantly. the measure would also address the transnational nature of human trafficking by providing increased support and protection for refugees and internally displaced populations. This legislation also seeks to improve transparency and evaluation of trafficking programs. and would designate governments that remain on the special watch list for 2 consecutive years among those whose efforts to combat trafficking are inadequate. This reauthorization bill will improve mechanisms to better identify and protect trafficking victims. while increasing accountability on the part of governments in their antitrafficking efforts.
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