WASHINGTON - Maine 2nd District Republican Congressman Bruce Poliquin took to the House floor today to raise awareness about human trafficking, and efforts to prevent it.
"As parents and as public officials we owe it to our families to help our states and our local communities with stronger law enforcement and tougher criminal penalties for those who prey upon our children," Poliquin said.
Yesterday, Poliquin voted in favor of bipartisan legislation designed to combat human trafficking in the U.S.
President Obama has proclaimed January National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month,
