TRAFFIC Act of 2025

This bill establishes a permanent disqualification for individuals convicted of human trafficking from holding specific transportation-related licenses and certifications. It amends titles 46 and 49 of the United States Code to prevent those found guilty of human trafficking offenses from obtaining critical credentials. Specifically, the legislation mandates the denial of merchant mariner documents , locomotive operator and train conductor certifications , commercial driver's licenses , and pilot certificates . The disqualification applies to convictions under chapter 77 of title 18 of the U.S. Code, which covers peonage, slavery, and trafficking in persons, or substantially similar offenses under any other Federal, State, local, or Tribal law. Furthermore, the bill includes a comprehensive provision requiring the Secretary of Transportation or the Secretary of Homeland Security to disqualify individuals convicted of human trafficking from receiving or holding any other license, certificate, or authorization related to the operation of vehicles, aircraft, or vessels, if not already covered by the specific amendments. This measure aims to prevent individuals involved in human trafficking from leveraging transportation roles for their illicit activities.