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The bills key provisions include $1.1 billion in funding to ensure that each trafficking survivor obtains equitable care, reauthorization of Homeland Securitys Angel Watch Center to prevent international sex tourism travel by offenders, enhancement of trafficking education and awareness through programs, and $35 million in funding to provide housing opportunities for survivors.

The legislation would reauthorize theTrafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, also authored by Smith, which provides funding and education needed to combat human trafficking.

This critical legislation will go a long way toward protecting so many vulnerable people from exploitation while providing tremendous support and resources to victims. It also reaffirms Americas leadership and commitment to fighting for an end to modern-day slavery, said Smith.

When the legislation advances to the Senate, it is expected to have strong bipartisan support, according to the statement.

Smith toldCNAin a June interview that advocacy for these victims who are most often women and children is part of protecting societys weakest and most vulnerable. He referenced the Bible verse Matthew 25, which says Whatever you did for the least of my brethren, you did for me.

Maisy Sullivan is a summer intern for Catholic News Agency. She is a senior at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., majoring in philosophy.

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