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State Dept., HHS, Anti-Human Trafficking NGOS Testify as Historic Trafficking Law Marks 20th YearCryptocurrency, labor standards & protections, faith-based partnerships, online threats must be addressed in future
January 16, 2020
WASHINGTON, DC— The battle against modern day slavery was the focus of a bipartisan congressional hearing held by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), co-chairman of Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission along with Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA), Wednesday on Capitol Hill. The main U.S. weapon in the fight to save lives and bring justice to traffickers who ensnare victims of sex and labor trafficking—the landmark Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (TVPA), was front-and center today. “This year marks the twen... More
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Smith's Opening Remarks at Human Trafficking Hearing HearingThe Trafficking Victims Protection Act at 20: A Look Back–and a Look Ahead
January 15, 2020
Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), co-chairman of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, held a hearing on the 20th anniversary of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act. The following are excerpts of his remarks: This year marks the twentieth anniversary of the Trafficking Victims’ Protection Act (TVPA), and the occasion provides an opportunity for reflection and assessment of the TVPAs efficacy, accomplishments and limitations. It also provides us with an opportunity to think about future challenges, m... More
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Smith a Cosponsor of the Bill to Protect Older WorkersLegislation to Combat Age Discrimination Passes House
January 15, 2020
Rep. Chris Smith (NJ-04), a cosponsor of the Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act (HR 1230), welcomed today’s passage of key legislation pushing reform to provide equal opportunity for older workers in America and legally recognize age discrimination in the workplace. “With close to 35 percent of the U.S. population over the age of 50, we must act now to stop discrimination and ensure fairness and equal opportunity in the workplace,” said, Rep. Smith. Smith cited the Association o... More
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Lantos Commission Hearing Set for Weds., Jan. 15The Trafficking Victims Protection Act at 20: A Look Back – and a Look Ahead
January 14, 2020
A hearing of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission on the effect that the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA), authored by Commission Co-Chair Chris Smith (R-NJ) 20 years ago, has had in addressing the scourge of sex and labor trafficking around the world. Signed into law in 2000, the TVPA is a landmark piece of legislation that has impacted various countries’ approaches to human trafficking. With its annual tier ranking of countries based on their efforts at prosecution, protection and p... More
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As Congress Looks to Legislate Ride-Share Safety…Ride-Share Safety Advocates Cautiously Optimistic on Uber’s New 4-Digit PIN System
January 10, 2020
As Congress considers legislation to address the rising national concern about ride-share safety, Uber’s announcement this week to use a personal identification system (PIN) is viewed by some as a step forward that also underscores the need for a national Sami’s Law. Title 3 of Sami’s Law (H.R. 4686) mandates new protections through the use of technology, such as a four-digit personal authentication; or a scannable quick response (QR) code on the passenger windows; or other cutting edge success... More
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