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Combating Human Trafficking in Commercial Vehicles Act

USA115th CongressHR-3813| House 
| Updated: 12/18/2017
Elizabeth H. Esty

Elizabeth H. Esty

Democratic Representative

Connecticut

Cosponsors (1)
John Katko (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Highways and Transit Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Combating Human Trafficking in Commercial Vehicles Act (Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to designate an official to: (1) coordinate human trafficking prevention efforts across DOT modal administrations and with other federal agencies, and (2) take into account the unique challenges of combating human trafficking within different transportation modes. (Sec. 3) The bill expands the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's outreach and education program and DOT's commercial driver's license financial assistance program to include activities for the recognition, prevention, and reporting of human trafficking. (Sec. 5) DOT shall establish an advisory committee on human trafficking. The committee shall: (1) make recommendations on actions DOT can take to help combat human trafficking, and (2) develop recommended best practices for states and state and local transportation stakeholders in combating human trafficking.

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Timeline
Sep 21, 2017
Introduced in House
Sep 21, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sep 22, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Nov 30, 2017
Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Discharged.
Nov 30, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 30, 2017
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Dec 18, 2017
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 346.
Dec 18, 2017
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 115-467.
Jan 3, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-1536
Signed by President.
  • September 21, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • September 21, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • September 22, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.


  • November 30, 2017
    Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Discharged.


  • November 30, 2017
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • November 30, 2017
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • December 18, 2017
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 346.


  • December 18, 2017
    Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 115-467.


  • January 3, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-1536
    Signed by President.

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • S 115-1536: Combating Human Trafficking in Commercial Vehicles Act
Advisory bodiesCrime preventionCriminal justice information and recordsDepartment of TransportationExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsHuman traffickingLicensing and registrationsMotor carriersMotor vehiclesTransportation employeesTransportation safety and security

Combating Human Trafficking in Commercial Vehicles Act

USA115th CongressHR-3813| House 
| Updated: 12/18/2017
Combating Human Trafficking in Commercial Vehicles Act (Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to designate an official to: (1) coordinate human trafficking prevention efforts across DOT modal administrations and with other federal agencies, and (2) take into account the unique challenges of combating human trafficking within different transportation modes. (Sec. 3) The bill expands the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's outreach and education program and DOT's commercial driver's license financial assistance program to include activities for the recognition, prevention, and reporting of human trafficking. (Sec. 5) DOT shall establish an advisory committee on human trafficking. The committee shall: (1) make recommendations on actions DOT can take to help combat human trafficking, and (2) develop recommended best practices for states and state and local transportation stakeholders in combating human trafficking.

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2 versions available

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Timeline
Sep 21, 2017
Introduced in House
Sep 21, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sep 22, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Nov 30, 2017
Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Discharged.
Nov 30, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 30, 2017
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Dec 18, 2017
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 346.
Dec 18, 2017
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 115-467.
Jan 3, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-1536
Signed by President.
  • September 21, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • September 21, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • September 22, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.


  • November 30, 2017
    Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Discharged.


  • November 30, 2017
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • November 30, 2017
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • December 18, 2017
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 346.


  • December 18, 2017
    Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 115-467.


  • January 3, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-1536
    Signed by President.
Elizabeth H. Esty

Elizabeth H. Esty

Democratic Representative

Connecticut

Cosponsors (1)
John Katko (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Highways and Transit Subcommittee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • S 115-1536: Combating Human Trafficking in Commercial Vehicles Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesCrime preventionCriminal justice information and recordsDepartment of TransportationExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsHuman traffickingLicensing and registrationsMotor carriersMotor vehiclesTransportation employeesTransportation safety and security