SAVANNAH, Ga. – U.S. Senators Jon Ossoff (D-Ga) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) introduced the bipartisan “Supporting Victims of Human Trafficking Act” this week.
Following recent local stories about human trafficking cases in Savannah, leaders are now pushing for national support for survivors. WTOC spoke with Senator Ossoff on Friday for more details about the bill.
“We have a human trafficking crisis in Georgia,” Ossoff stated.
The bill, introduced on Tuesday, aims to strengthen the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office for Victims of Crime by offering more flexible funding options for programs assisting human trafficking victims. It also seeks to improve training and support for organizations applying for these federal funds.
“These organizations often struggle to navigate complex federal programs, but this bill aims to make federal resources more accessible,” Ossoff explained.
Ossoff highlighted that human trafficking is a $150 billion global industry and Georgia is deeply affected. He stressed the need for thorough investigation, prosecution of perpetrators, and extensive support for victims, who may need years of assistance due to their trauma.
Supported by various organizations, Ossoff is determined to push the bill through and make it law, aiming to provide survivors with the care they need.
Senator Blackburn also expressed a strong commitment to ending human trafficking altogether.
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