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Introduced
09/21/2017
09/21/2017
In Committee
11/30/2017
11/30/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Combating Human Trafficking in Commercial Vehicles Act
AI Summary
This bill, the Combating Human Trafficking in Commercial Vehicles Act, aims to designate a human trafficking prevention coordinator within the Department of Transportation to coordinate efforts across different transportation modes. It also expands the scope of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's outreach and education program to include human trafficking prevention activities, and allows the Commercial Driver's License Financial Assistance Program to support the recognition, prevention, and reporting of human trafficking. Additionally, the bill establishes a Department of Transportation Advisory Committee on Human Trafficking to provide recommendations on actions the Department can take to combat human trafficking and develop best practices for state and local transportation stakeholders.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 346. (on 12/18/2017)
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