AHLA Statement on the Reauthorization of Key Anti-Trafficking Legislation
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) released the following statement of support on the reauthorization of H.R. 6552, the bipartisan “Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2022.” The quote is attributable to Chip Rogers, president and CEO of AHLA.
WASHINGTON – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) released the following statement of support on the reauthorization of H.R. 6552, the bipartisan “Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2022.” The quote is attributable to Chip Rogers, president and CEO of AHLA.
“As a private industry leading the fight to end exploitation through our pivotal No Room for Trafficking program, we thank Representatives Chris Smith (NJ-04) and Karen Bass (CA-37) for their continued leadership to end trafficking by reauthorizing H.R. 6552. This important bipartisan legislation provides critical resources to strengthen and expand education and awareness to prevent trafficking, prosecute criminals, and protect the victims of modern-day slavery."
“Earlier this month the AHLA Foundation announced a total of $1 million in donations to launch the ‘No Room for Trafficking Survivors Fund’ and expand the hotel industry’s ongoing work to support human trafficking prevention and survivors."
“We will continue to lead as an industry on this critical issue, and by working closely with Representatives Smith and Bass, we ensure our shared goal of eradicating human trafficking.”
About the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA)
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) is the largest hotel association in America, representing more than 30,000 members from all segments of the industry nationwide – including iconic global brands, 80 percent of all franchised hotels, and the 16 largest hotel companies in the U.S. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., AHLA focuses on strategic advocacy, communications support, and workforce development programs to move the industry forward. Learn more at www.ahla.com.