Bill would ease funding rules for anti-trafficking signs at rest stops
Placed on the calendarS. 1442Latest action
Sponsor: Marsha Blackburn · Senator · TN
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Official title: Combating Trafficking in Transportation Act
119th Congress
Topics: Jobs & the economy
Introduced:
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S 1442 lets states use existing federal transportation funds for human trafficking awareness signs at rest stops with fewer cost-sharing rules.
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What does this do?
The bill amends federal transportation law to make human trafficking awareness signage an approved use of certain federal grant programs, allowing states to use existing funds for signs at rest stops and welcome centers. It also removes some cost-sharing and matching requirements for these projects. Separately, it expands a federal advisory committee on trafficking in commercial vehicles from 15 to 16 members, adding a state transportation department representative.
Who does it affect?
State and local transportation agencies gain new funding options and simplified rules. Truckers, travelers, and the public may see more awareness signage, and state officials gain a seat on the federal advisory committee.
Why does it matter?
The changes remove funding and administrative barriers to installing signage, and give state transportation officials direct input into federal anti-trafficking policy discussions.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedApr 10, 2025
- Senate committee
- Senate voteYou are here · Oct 14, 2025
- House
- The president's desk
Right now: it was placed on the , and the official record shows no floor action on it since. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 184.