Federally funded truck stops would be required to post trafficking and suicide notices
In committeeH.R. 9004Latest action
Sponsor: Emilia Strong Sykes · Representative · OH
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Official title: Truck Stop Safety Act
119th Congress
Topics: Jobs & the economy
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HR 9004 requires federally funded truck stops to post human trafficking warnings and the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline number.
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What does this do?
HR 9004 requires truck stops and similar roadway facilities receiving certain federal funding to display two notices: one covering human trafficking definitions, warning signs, and the National Human Trafficking Hotline, and one covering the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The bill specifies that calls, texts, and chats to 988 are free, confidential, and available at any hour. The requirement applies to facilities being built, reopened, or improved using money from a federal program tied to the MAP-21 transportation law.
Who does it affect?
Truck drivers, travelers, and others who stop at these facilities would see the posted information. Facility operators and contractors overseeing federally funded construction or improvement projects would be responsible for posting the notices in a visible location inside each facility.
Why does it matter?
People present at covered facilities would have direct access to trafficking warning information and crisis lifeline contact details. Operators and contractors at affected sites would face a new compliance obligation tied to their receipt of federal project funding.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedMay 21, 2026
- House committeeYou are here · May 21, 2026
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.