By Donna M. Owens ·September 7, 2021 Published · September 7, 2021 Updated
Members of Congress have joined forces with one of the descendants of Frederick Douglass to introduce anti-human trafficking legislation named after the renowned abolitionist.
The Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2021 (H.R. 5150) was announced on September 3, coinciding with the anniversary of Douglass’ self-emancipation in the 19th Century.
The bipartisan bill was authored by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) with
