Combating Trafficking in Transportation Act

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.