This upcoming Sunday, the people of Venezuela will hold an election that, if legitimate, would put an end to years of the oppressive Maduro narco-regime. U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) issued a statement in support of the Venezuelan people: “The...
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Rubio: “La Tenacidad y Valentía del Pueblo venezolano Estarán a la Vista”
Este próximo domingo, el pueblo venezolano tendrá una elección que, de ser legítima, pondría fin a años de opresión por parte del narco-régimen de Maduro. El senador estadounidense Marco Rubio (R-FL) grabó un mensaje de video en español y emitió una declaración en...
Rubio, Scott, Colleagues to Biden Admin: No Privileges Should Be Given to 9/11 Terrorist
Twenty-three years ago, the United States was attacked by Islamic terrorists on September 11, 2001. Now, Zacarias Moussaoui, the only person convicted in a U.S. court for his role in the attack, has requested the U.S. Department of Justice to allow a prisoner transfer...
Next Week: Rubio Staff Hosts Mobile Office Hours
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio’s (R-FL) office will host virtual Mobile Office Hours next week to assist constituents with federal casework issues in their respective local communities. These office hours offer constituents who do not live close to one of Senator Rubio’s...
Rubio, Colleagues Introduce Ensuring Continuity in Veterans’ Health Act
As the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) opens up new facilities, many veterans are losing access to the VA’s Community Care Program and, consequently, their long-term healthcare providers. Veterans throughout the country have reported a loss of care, including...
Rubio Introduces Bill to Strengthen U.S.-India Security Partnership
The U.S.-India partnership is vital to countering influences from Communist China. In order to strengthen this partnership, it is essential to enhance our strategic diplomatic, economic, and military relationship with New Delhi. U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL)...
My Efforts to Combat Human Trafficking
Yesterday, I filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit as part of my efforts to combat human trafficking and ensure that its victims receive compensation for the harms they have suffered. The case of Cruz v. Maypa involves the interpretation of the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2013 (TVPA), bipartisan legislation that updated and reauthorized human trafficking law. As part of the group of senators who worked to pass this legislation, I am deeply familiar with the text of the law and the issue of human trafficking.
Human trafficking is a grotesque form of modern day slavery that occurs abroad and even right here in our own communities. It simply cannot be tolerated anywhere, and the U.S. must use all the tools at our disposal to combat this crime. I am specifically concerned about trafficking by diplomats that is facilitated by the abuse of the G-5 visa process, as is alleged in this case. Ms. Cruz is a Filipino woman who claims she was a victim of human trafficking after she agreed to come to the U.S. to work as a babysitter for a former World Bank employee. Ms. Cruz alleges her contract was violated, her passport was seized, she was kept in social isolation and was forced to work around the clock while living in squalid conditions. The trial court in this case dismissed Ms. Cruz’s case believing that she brought it outside of the statute of limitations. However, Congress expressly acted to extend the statute of limitations applicable to these crimes precisely because it is so difficult for victims to come forward. I believe both simple fairness and plainly applicable federal law entitles Ms. Cruz to her day in Court, which is why I filed this brief.