Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Fighting to End Human Trafficking


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Earlier this week I spoke on the House floor about why it is so important that Congress address the heinous crime that is human trafficking. My bill, the Trafficking Awareness Training for Health Care Act of 2015, will train healthcare workers to identify and recognize signs of abuse so that they can intervene on the patients’ behalf early-on.

 


I am thrilled to report that H.R. 398, my bill to fight human trafficking, passed the House this week!  This legislationcreates a pilot program for nursing and medical schools to educate healthcare professionals onsigns of human trafficking, which will allow for our medical community tointercede early-on. Thiswas one of several bipartisan bills the House passed this week in order to address this serious crime, asitis the fastest-growing and 3rd-largest criminal enterprise in the world. It was an honor to stand beside my colleagues of both parties, united to address this important issue.

On the issue of healthcare, I was pleased with the CMS announcement this week that they will implement a 90-day reporting period as was suggested in my bill, the Flex-IT Act. The additional time and flexibility afforded by these modifications will help hundreds of thousands of providers meet Stage 2 requirements in an effective and safe manner. Learn more about this recent decision in my full statement on the issue. 

We will continue our productive work in the House next week when we address Obamacare and other issues that impact your life.

Thank you for the opportunity to serve you. Please contact my office in Dunn, Asheboro or Washington if we can be of assistance to you.

 


End Trafficking:

Speaking at human trafficking press conference about my bill H.R. 398 — the Trafficking Awareness Training for Health Care Act. The House stands united to address human trafficking.

 

To learn more about the legislation I introduced to help healthcare workers identify victims of human trafficking, click here or on the picture above.

 


In the District:

Smart, imaginative models by students from STARS Charter School in Southern Pines and Triangle Math and Science Academy in Cary were entries in the Future City Competition (NC Region) this week. Charter schools are just one of the great reasons to celebrate National School Choice Week! 

 

Local officials and members of the community were on hand earlier this week to celebrate the groundbreaking of a home provided through Helping A Hero for SGT (Ret.) Rivenbark, U.S. Army in Aberdeen. A member of my staff attended and took a few photos of the happy event.

 

The Pinecrest High School Air Force JROTC Color Guard and Pre-K and 4th Grade classes of Sandhills Classical Christian School participated in the Helping a Hero Groundbreaking Ceremony  for 2nd District wounded warrior  SGT (Ret.) Rivenbark.