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Protecting trafficking victims online

The subcommittee hears testimony about protecting victims of human trafficking and online exploitation.

Thu, Feb 27, 2025 · 9:00 AM – 11:04 AM ETRayburn House Office Building, Room 2141Rayburn 2141

CHAIRAndy Biggs R-AZ-5
Lucy McBath D-GA-6
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HOURS
2:19
WITNESSES
4
MEMBERS
15
STORIES
0

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Why this hearing

On the record: 4 witnesses, including 3 from advocacy groups and think tanks.

Real oversight or theater?

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What each witness said

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Who asked what

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The subcommittee

15 members · 7 Republicans, 7 Democrats, 1 independent

Witnesses

  • Anne BashamFounder and Chair, Interparliamentary Taskforce on Human TraffickingFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
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  • Camille CooperVice President, Anti-Human Trafficking & Child ExploitationFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
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  • Sheri LopezSurvivor-advocate & Founder, Pearl at the MailboxFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
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  • Jean Bruggeman, Esq.Executive Director, Freedom Network USAFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
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Timeline & documents

  1. Hearing noticed (done)
  2. Held (done)FEB 27, 2025 · 9:00 AM – 11:04 AM
  3. Video posted (done)FEB 27, 2025 · 11:04 AM
  4. Written testimony posted (not yet)NOT POSTED YET
  5. Questions for the record (not yet)NOT POSTED YET
  6. Printed transcript (done)PUBLISHED MAY 1, 2025

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