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Reduce Human Trafficking through Transportation Act

USA117th CongressS-3901| Senate 
| Updated: 3/22/2022
Catherine Cortez Masto

Catherine Cortez Masto

Democratic Senator

Nevada

Cosponsors (1)
John Cornyn (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Reduce Human Trafficking through Transportation Act This bill requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to set aside $10 million each fiscal year to provide grants to certain airports and transit operators for human trafficking awareness, education, and prevention efforts. DOT must give priority in grant amounts to entities that serve regions with a higher prevalence of human trafficking and take into consideration the effect such grants would have on surrounding areas. Additionally, DOT must consult with its Advisory Committee on Human Trafficking in determining the grant amount each recipient receives.
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Timeline
Mar 22, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Mar 22, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • March 22, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 22, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Transportation and Public Works

Reduce Human Trafficking through Transportation Act

USA117th CongressS-3901| Senate 
| Updated: 3/22/2022
Reduce Human Trafficking through Transportation Act This bill requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to set aside $10 million each fiscal year to provide grants to certain airports and transit operators for human trafficking awareness, education, and prevention efforts. DOT must give priority in grant amounts to entities that serve regions with a higher prevalence of human trafficking and take into consideration the effect such grants would have on surrounding areas. Additionally, DOT must consult with its Advisory Committee on Human Trafficking in determining the grant amount each recipient receives.
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Timeline
Mar 22, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Mar 22, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • March 22, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 22, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Catherine Cortez Masto

Catherine Cortez Masto

Democratic Senator

Nevada

Cosponsors (1)
John Cornyn (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Transportation and Public Works

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted