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Reduce Human Trafficking through Transportation Act

USA118th CongressS-2744| Senate 
| Updated: 9/7/2023
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 provide grants to certain airports and transit operators for human trafficking awareness, education, and prevention efforts. DOT must (1) give priority in grant amounts to entities that serve regions with a higher prevalence of human trafficking, and (2) 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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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3901
Reduce Human Trafficking through Transportation Act
Sep 7, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Sep 7, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3901
    Reduce Human Trafficking through Transportation Act


  • September 7, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 7, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Transportation and Public Works

Reduce Human Trafficking through Transportation Act

USA118th CongressS-2744| Senate 
| Updated: 9/7/2023
Reduce Human Trafficking through Transportation Act This bill requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to provide grants to certain airports and transit operators for human trafficking awareness, education, and prevention efforts. DOT must (1) give priority in grant amounts to entities that serve regions with a higher prevalence of human trafficking, and (2) 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

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3901
Reduce Human Trafficking through Transportation Act
Sep 7, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Sep 7, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3901
    Reduce Human Trafficking through Transportation Act


  • September 7, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 7, 2023
    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