S.1442 - Combating Trafficking in Transportation Act (119th Congress)
Summary
S.1442, the Combating Trafficking in Transportation Act, aims to amend Title 49 of the United States Code to allow projects for installing human trafficking awareness signs at rest stops. It also seeks to modify the Surface Transportation Block Grant Program and the Department of Transportation Advisory Committee on Human Trafficking. The bill intends to increase awareness and combat human trafficking through transportation networks.
Expected Effects
The bill's passage would lead to increased signage at rest stops and welcome centers, potentially deterring human trafficking. It would also expand the advisory committee to include state departments of transportation, enhancing coordination. These changes aim to strengthen efforts to combat human trafficking within the transportation sector.
Potential Benefits
- Increased awareness of human trafficking through signage at rest stops.
- Enhanced coordination among federal and state entities via the advisory committee.
- Potential deterrence of human trafficking activities along transportation routes.
- Improved identification of trafficking victims.
- Better allocation of resources through the Surface Transportation Block Grant Program.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential costs associated with the procurement and installation of signage.
- Possible bureaucratic delays in appointing state department of transportation representatives to the advisory committee.
- Limited direct impact on addressing the root causes of human trafficking.
- Risk of signage becoming ineffective over time if not maintained or updated.
- Potential for the advisory committee to become overly bureaucratic and less effective.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill aligns with the Commerce Clause (Article I, Section 8, Clause 3) of the U.S. Constitution, as it regulates activities related to interstate commerce, including transportation. By addressing human trafficking within the transportation sector, the bill aims to ensure the safe and efficient flow of commerce across state lines. The bill does not appear to infringe upon any individual liberties or rights protected by the Constitution or its amendments.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).