Take Action: End Slavery In Seafood

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Make a Difference this Lenten Season:

Ask your Representative to Co-Sponsor the Illegal Fishing and Forced Labor Prevention Act 2021

Each year during the Lenten season, given the increased focus on fish and seafood instead of meat on Fridays, US Catholic Sisters Against Human Trafficking lifts up the connection between seafood or seafarers and human trafficking, and encourages our supporters to take action to help prevent trafficking in the seafood supply chain. How much do you really know about where the seafood on your table or at your church came from and those who risked their lives to get it from the sea to the stores? Many fisherman and other laborers involved in the seafood supply chain are victims of labor trafficking and face violence and exploitation daily. Stronger laws are needed to prevent human trafficking in fishing and seafood and protect human rights.
That is why during this Lenten season we are asking you to take action and urge your Representative to co-sponsor HR 3075 Illegal Fishing and Forced Labor Prevention Act. The bill addresses seafood slavery and combats illegal, unreported, or unregulated fishing, and other purposes. Illegal fishing has been described as one of the most severe problems affecting world fisheries, threatening ecosystems, economic security, and natural resources. By violating international fishing regulations, the illegal fishing activities disadvantage fishermen and seafood producers who abide by the law. Labor trafficking and exploitation of fishermen is also rampant in these illegal fishing activities.

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Urge your Representative to co-sponsor the Illegal Fishing and Forced Labor Prevention Act Bill.

We need more co-sponsors of H.R. 3075 Illegal Fishing and Forced Labor Prevention Act to make sure this important piece of legislation passes.

This bill is crucial because it addresses seafood slavery and the need to combat illegal, unreported, or unregulated fishing.

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As your constituent and someone who cares about ending human trafficking, the HR 3075 bill "Illegal Fishing and Forced Labor Prevention Act" is important to me.

The bill addresses seafood slavery and combats illegal, unreported, or unregulated fishing, and other purposes. Illegal fishing has been described as one of the most severe problems affecting world fisheries, threatening ecosystems, economic security, and natural resources. By violating international fishing regulations, the illegal fishing activities disadvantage fishermen and seafood producers who abide by the law. Labor trafficking and exploitation of fishermen is also rampant in these illegal fishing activities.

Please make this bill even stronger by adding your name to the list of co-sponsors!

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