S. 1442: Combating Trafficking in Transportation Act
This bill, known as the Combating Trafficking in Transportation Act, aims to enhance efforts against human trafficking in the United States by making specific amendments to existing transportation laws. The key provisions of the bill are as follows:
Human Trafficking Awareness Signs
The bill amends the federal transportation code to:
- Include projects related to the installation of human trafficking awareness signs at rest stops and welcome centers along the Interstate Highway System as eligible for federal assistance.
- Specify that these particular projects are eligible without certain restrictions that typically apply to other projects under existing transportation grant programs.
Surface Transportation Program Modifications
Related to funding programs for surface transportation, the bill states that projects for installing human trafficking awareness signage will be explicitly included as eligible under the Surface Transportation Block Grant Program. This inclusion aims to facilitate financial support for such initiatives.
Department of Transportation Advisory Committee
The bill also revises the structure of an existing advisory committee on human trafficking within the Department of Transportation by:
- Increasing the number of members from 15 to 16.
- Adding state departments of transportation as representatives on the advisory committee to ensure that local and state-level perspectives are included in discussions regarding human trafficking.
- Mandating the appointment of this new member by the Secretary of the Department within nine months of the bill's enactment.
Overall Goals
The overall intent of the Combating Trafficking in Transportation Act is to bolster awareness and preventive measures against human trafficking, particularly by leveraging transportation infrastructure as a key point of intervention. By promoting signage and involving local transportation authorities, the bill seeks to create a more informed public and enhance reporting and response mechanisms related to human trafficking cases.
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| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| Oct. 14, 2025 | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-75. |
| Oct. 14, 2025 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 184. |
| May. 21, 2025 | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. |
| Apr. 10, 2025 | Introduced in Senate |
| Apr. 10, 2025 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
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