ROUTES Act

Hozzl · 2023-03-09T17:47:48Z

Explore the details of House Bill 2595 ROUTES Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Transportation and Public Works. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/9/2023, 5:47 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2595

The ROUTES Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 2595, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address the issue of human trafficking in the transportation industry.

The ROUTES Act stands for the "Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act." It aims to provide training and resources to transportation employees, such as airline personnel, bus drivers, and train conductors, to help them identify and report potential instances of human trafficking.

The bill also seeks to establish a national hotline for reporting suspected cases of human trafficking, as well as create a grant program to support organizations working to prevent trafficking and provide services to victims. Additionally, the ROUTES Act includes provisions for data collection and reporting on trafficking incidents within the transportation sector. Overall, the ROUTES Act is designed to increase awareness and prevention efforts related to human trafficking within the transportation industry, with the goal of ultimately reducing the prevalence of this heinous crime.

Current Status of Bill HR 2595

Bill HR 2595 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 15, 2021. Bill HR 2595 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on April 15, 2021. Bill HR 2595's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. as of April 15, 2021