The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) hosts the Summit to Combat Human Trafficking at 9 a.m. ET on July 22 in Washington.
Schedule:
9:00–9:15 a.m. | Welcome and Opening Prayer and Remarks Speakers:
● Mercedes Viana Schlapp, CPAC senior fellow ● Matt Schlapp, CPAC chairman ● Rosi Orozco, Kaleido Charities
Focus: Set the national urgency of the human trafficking crisis as a border security and public safety failure under current policies; highlight CPAC’s leadership in exposing demand-driven exploitation and protecting American families.
9:15–9:30 a.m | Congressional Speech
Speaker: ● Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.)
Focus: Discuss the importance of passing the Trafficking Survivors Relief Act and ensuring survivors are receiving the benefits of the law as it is implemented.
9:30–10:00 a.m. | Public Safety as a Priority in Anti-Trafficking
Moderator: Matt Schlapp, CPAC chairman
Speakers: ● Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr ● Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway ● Ali Serrano, national coordinator for anti-trafficking and child exploitation, Department of Justice
Focus: Highlight state AG leadership in prosecutions, victim services, and disruption of cartel-linked trafficking operations; underscore how sanctuary policies enable predators and endanger communities.
10:00–10:15 a.m. | Congressional speech speaker: ● Rep. John James (R-Mich.)
Focus: Reviewing his leadership in fighting human trafficking as both a public servant and a member of our armed forces.
10:15–10:30 a.m. | Congressional speech speaker: ● Rep. Burgess Owens (R-Utah)
Focus: Discussing his key legislation focused on combating human trafficking and ensuring law enforcement has the resources it needs to fight organized crime.
10:30–11:00 a.m. | Law Enforcement and HHS Partner on Protecting Children Moderator: Frank Russo, CPAC senior adviser speakers:
● Kevin Malone, senior adviser, HHS ● Alan Wilkett, senior adviser, HHS ● George Wilson, North Carolina Law Enforcem
