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This bill, known as the STOP Human Trafficking Act, aims to enhance efforts to combat human trafficking in transportation settings through several key initiatives. The Secretary of Transportation would be required to establish research efforts building on existing studies, create a central database tracking counter-trafficking efforts across transportation organizations, and develop comprehensive training and awareness campaigns. The bill mandates the creation of mode-specific policies, multilingual prevention materials, and standardized checklists to help transportation employees and law enforcement identify potential human trafficking situations. Additionally, the legislation establishes a grant program that would provide $10 million annually from 2027 to 2031 to support transit operators, airports, nonprofit organizations, and other transportation stakeholders in developing human trafficking prevention efforts. The bill emphasizes a survivor-informed, trauma-informed approach, prioritizing victim safety and incorporating cultural sensitivity. It also requires the development of a public awareness campaign targeting vulnerable routes and major events, with the goal of increasing public understanding and recognition of human trafficking indicators across different transportation modes.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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