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Combating Trafficking in Transportation Act

USA119th CongressS-1442| Senate 
| Updated: 10/14/2025
Marsha Blackburn

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Senator

Tennessee

Cosponsors (4)
Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)John Cornyn (Republican)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation aims to enhance efforts against human trafficking by making specific projects eligible for federal funding. It amends title 49 and title 23 of the United States Code to allow for the use of federal funds for the procurement and installation of human trafficking awareness signage at rest stops and welcome centers along the Interstate System. These projects will be eligible under the Local and Regional Project Assistance and the Surface Transportation Block Grant Program, with certain typical project requirements waived for these specific initiatives. Additionally, the bill modifies the structure of the Department of Transportation Advisory Committee on Human Trafficking. It increases the committee's membership from 15 to 16 individuals, specifically adding a representative from State departments of transportation . This new member must be appointed by the Secretary within nine months of the Act's enactment, aiming to broaden expertise and coordination in combating human trafficking within the transportation sector.

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Apr 10, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Apr 10, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
May 21, 2025
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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.
  • April 10, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 10, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • May 21, 2025
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • October 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.


  • October 14, 2025
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 184.

Transportation and Public Works

Advisory bodiesCrime preventionHuman traffickingRoads and highwaysState and local government operations

Combating Trafficking in Transportation Act

USA119th CongressS-1442| Senate 
| Updated: 10/14/2025
This legislation aims to enhance efforts against human trafficking by making specific projects eligible for federal funding. It amends title 49 and title 23 of the United States Code to allow for the use of federal funds for the procurement and installation of human trafficking awareness signage at rest stops and welcome centers along the Interstate System. These projects will be eligible under the Local and Regional Project Assistance and the Surface Transportation Block Grant Program, with certain typical project requirements waived for these specific initiatives. Additionally, the bill modifies the structure of the Department of Transportation Advisory Committee on Human Trafficking. It increases the committee's membership from 15 to 16 individuals, specifically adding a representative from State departments of transportation . This new member must be appointed by the Secretary within nine months of the Act's enactment, aiming to broaden expertise and coordination in combating human trafficking within the transportation sector.

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Timeline
Apr 10, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Apr 10, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
May 21, 2025
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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.
  • April 10, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 10, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • May 21, 2025
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • October 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.


  • October 14, 2025
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 184.
Marsha Blackburn

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Senator

Tennessee

Cosponsors (4)
Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)John Cornyn (Republican)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Transportation and Public Works

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesCrime preventionHuman traffickingRoads and highwaysState and local government operations