Human Trafficking Prevention Act of 2022

Senate Bill 5159 - Human Trafficking Prevention Act of 2022: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-12-29T08:48:22Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 5159 Human Trafficking Prevention Act of 2022 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Transportation and Public Works. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/29/2022, 8:48 AM

Congressional Summary of S 5159

Human Trafficking Prevention Act of 2022

This bill requires the posting of contact information of the national human trafficking hotline in specific places.

Specifically, the information must be posted

in a visible place in all federal buildings;
in the restrooms of each U.S. aircraft, airport, over-the-road bus, bus station, passenger train, and passenger railroad station; and
at each port of entry.

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Current Status of Bill S 5159

Bill S 5159 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 1, 2022. Bill S 5159 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on December 1, 2022. Bill S 5159's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of December 1, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5159

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 5159

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Transportation and Public Works

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 5159

Human Trafficking Prevention Act of 2022

A bill to amend the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 to direct the Secretary of Transportation to seek to provide for the posting of contact information of the national human trafficking hotline in the restrooms of each aircraft, airport, over-the-road bus, bus station, passenger train, and passenger railroad station operating within the United States, and for other purposes.