Sexual assault and rape occur every day across the country, right in our communities. The victims are our daughters, our sisters, our mothers, our friends.

Congresswoman Ann Wagner testified in front of the U.S. House of Representatives’ Armed Services Committee to discuss Fiscal Year 2017 priorities within the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Wagner argued the importance of the Navy’s F/A-18 Hornets and Super Hornets in the operation to combat ISIS, citing the aircraft as the “backbone of our force projection and engagement” for the Navy’s tactical aviation.

While conversations about human trafficking escalate around Super Bowl Sunday, we also know that this heinous practice happens every single day in nearly every city and town across the country.

“I applaud our law enforcement officials in St. Louis and across the country for their bravery and dedication to finding predators and protecting victims of human trafficking. As trafficking transactions are increasingly happening via the Internet, I am so proud that the SAVE Act became law, criminalizing online sites that knowingly advertise victims of human trafficking."