[News Release] – Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich has introduced a motion to add Los Angeles County to the list of those supporting H.R. 3344 (Royce R-CA), the Fraudulent Overseas Recruitment and Trafficking Elimination (FORTE) Act of 2013.
Michael D. Antonovich
“Los Angeles County is facing a growing epidemic in human trafficking – we must work with Federal and State leaders to address these issues and stem the widespread devastation it creates,” said Supervisor Antonovich. “This vital legislation ensures that the provision of foreign assistance does not contribute to human trafficking and will help combat the issue by requiring greater transparency in the recruitment of foreign workers.”
The requirements for foreign labor workers under the FORTE Act will help eliminate corrupt overseas recruitment and sex trafficking in foreign nations. In addition, the U.S. Department of State can utilize Certificates of Registration to maintain and make public any information regarding the identities of foreign labor contractors and their employers.
Antonovich’s motion, which will be voted on during the Board’s next meeting, directs the County’s federal advocates to support H.R. 3344 and send a letter signed by all five Supervisors expressing their support to the Los Angeles County congressional delegation.
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