Rep. Vargas’ Hazel’s Law Gains Support During National Human Trafficking Prevention Month
WASHINGTON, DC (January 31, 2014) – Today, Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51) issued the following statement after his bill, “The Child Protection Act of 2013” - “Hazel’s Law,” reached an impressive bipartisan benchmark, garnering 55 bill cosponsors:
“I am extremely pleased to see that during January, National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, support for Hazel’s Law has continued to grow. I am proud to announce that as of today, 55 Members of Congress, from both sides of the aisle, have become cosponsors of this incredibly important bill. Hazel’s Law is a necessary step towards ensuring that traffickers who sexually enslave our children can be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
“As I continue to build support for Hazel’s Law in Congress, I will fight to shine a spotlight on the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation.”
Vargas represents California’s 51st Congressional District which includes the southern portion of San Diego County, all of Imperial County and California’s entire US/Mexico border. Vargas is currently serving his first term in Congress. He represented the 40th California State Senate District from 2010-2012, the 79th California State Assembly District from 2000 – 2006 and served on the San Diego City Council from 1993 – 2000.