Washington, Jan. 14 -- Congresswoman Laurel Lee issued the following press release:
Yesterday, the House Judiciary Committee unanimously passed the bipartisan Renewed Hope Act, legislation led by Congresswoman Laurel Lee (R-FL) to strengthen federal efforts to identify child victims of online sexual exploitation. The bill, co-led by Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), now advances to the full House for consideration.
"Yesterday's bipartisan vote in the Judiciary Committee moves us one step closer to delivering real help to children who have been exploited and remain unidentified,"said Congresswoman Laurel Lee. "The Renewed Hope Act ensures law enforcement has the specialized personnel needed to find victims, rescue them, and hold predat...