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S. 1442119th CongressOn the floor calendarLatest action Oct 14, 2025Decoded by AI · checked against the record
Official title: Combating Trafficking in Transportation Act
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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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.
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.
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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Right now: it's on the Senate floor calendar. 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.