Combating Trafficking in Transportation Act

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 1442 Combating Trafficking in Transportation 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.

10/17/2025, 11:03 AM

Summary of Bill S 1442

The "Combating Trafficking in Transportation Act" was introduced in the 119th Congress as Senate bill S.1442 on April 10, 2025. The bill aims to address issues related to trafficking in transportation. Specific provisions and directives outlined in the bill include measures to combat human trafficking within the transportation sector, enhance law enforcement coordination to prevent such crimes, and potentially allocate resources for training programs to help identify and respond to trafficking situations. For more detailed information, the official PDF version of the bill can be accessed through the provided link.

Congressional Summary of S 1442

Combating Trafficking in Transportation Act

This bill allows specific Department of Transportation (DOT) grants to be used for the installation of human trafficking awareness signs at rest stops and expands the DOT Advisory Committee on Human Trafficking.

Specifically, grants for projects under the Surface Transportation Block Grant Program and the Local and Regional Project Assistance Program may be used for a project to procure and install human trafficking awareness signs at rest stops and welcome centers along the Interstate Highway System. The Local and Regional Project Assistance Program is also known as Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE). RAISE grants support multimodal projects for state, local, and tribal governments.

In addition, the bill expands the membership for the DOT Advisory Committee on Human Trafficking to not more than 16 external stakeholder members (from 15) and requires the committee to include a representative from state departments of transportation. Current membership on the committee must include representatives from trafficking advocacy organizations; law enforcement; and trucking, bus, rail, aviation, maritime, and port sectors.

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Current Status of Bill S 1442

Bill S 1442 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 10, 2025. Bill S 1442 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on April 10, 2025. Bill S 1442's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 184. as of October 14, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1442

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1442

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Transportation and Public Works

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1442

A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to allow for eligibility for projects for the installation of human trafficking awareness signs at rest stops, and for other purposes.