On the recordApril 22, 2015
I am glad that today the Senate will take the long-overdue step forward and approve the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act--bipartisan legislation that I am proud to be a cosponsor of that will help victims of human trafficking. Montanans know firsthand the immeasurable damage human trafficking has inflicted on our communities, our schools, and, most of all, the victims of these horrific crimes. We also know the importance of coming together to support the victims of this modern-day slavery. Too often, victims of human trafficking are underserved and fail to get the resources they so desperately need. This important bill will provide our law enforcement officials and the communities with the necessary tools to help lift these innocent victims out of the shadows. Montanans understand the importance of cracking down on the perpetrators of these crimes and ensuring that we are serving as an advocate for victims--without letting partisan politics get in the way. I strongly urge all of my colleagues to come together today and do what is right for the victims of human trafficking and pass the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act. I yield the floor. I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The senior assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
