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Grants to combat human trafficking in public transit and airports.

This Act establishes a new grant program to enhance safety in public transportation and airports by funding education and prevention efforts against human trafficking. Citizens can expect more awareness campaigns and better-trained staff in high-risk transportation hubs. A total of $20 million annually is authorized for these purposes from 2024 through 2028, directly aiming to improve travel safety and security.
Key points
Safety Funding: $20 million annually (2024-2028) authorized for human trafficking prevention programs in transportation.
Public Transit Support: $10 million annually will go to the 75 largest transit operators and those serving high-prevalence human trafficking areas for awareness and education.
Airport Support: $10 million annually will go to the 75 largest airports and those in high-prevalence areas for training and prevention efforts.
Improved Coordination: Funds must be used to coordinate prevention efforts across different modes of transportation within a community.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_2744
Sponsor: Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]
Process start date: 2023-09-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Reduce Human Trafficking through Transportation Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_2744.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-09-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Safety Funding: $20 million annually (2024-2028) authorized for human trafficking prevention programs in transportation.
  • Public Transit Support: $10 million annually will go to the 75 largest transit operators and those serving high-prevalence human trafficking areas for awareness and education.
  • Airport Support: $10 million annually will go to the 75 largest airports and those in high-prevalence areas for training and prevention efforts.
  • Improved Coordination: Funds must be used to coordinate prevention efforts across different modes of transportation within a community.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Transport Security