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Reduce Human Trafficking through Transportation Act

12/29/2022, 10:33 PM

Congressional Summary of S 3901

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.

Current Status of Bill S 3901

Bill S 3901 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 22, 2022. Bill S 3901 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on March 22, 2022.  Bill S 3901's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of March 22, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3901

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3901

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3901

Reduce Human Trafficking through Transportation Act
Reduce Human Trafficking through Transportation Act
A bill to provide grants to transit operators and airports for human trafficking awareness, education, and prevention efforts, and for other purposes.

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