Combating Human Trafficking in Commercial Vehicles Act
Sponsor: Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)
Combating Human Trafficking in Commercial Vehicles Act (Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to designate an official to: (1) coordinate human trafficking prevention efforts across DOT modal administrations and with other federal agencies, and (2) take into account the unique challenges of combating human trafficking within different transportation modes. (Sec. 3) The bill expands the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's outreach and education program and DOT's commercial driver's license financial assistance program to include activities for the recognition, prevention, and reporting of human trafficking. (Sec. 5) DOT shall establish an advisory committee on human trafficking.
Transportation and Public Works Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 3.7% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 418 | 96.1% |
| Nay | Lost | 1 | 0.2% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 3.7% |