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S. 1536Became Law

Combating Human Trafficking in Commercial Vehicles Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Jan 3, 2018)


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. The committee shall: (1) make recommendations on actions DOT can take to help combat human trafficking, and (2) develop recommended best practices for states and state and local transportation stakeholders in combating human trafficking.

What just happenedJan 3, 2018

Signed by President.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN](D-MN)Sponsor
6 cosponsors2 D4 R
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  1. Jan 3, 2018President

    Signed by President.

  2. Jan 3, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  3. Dec 22, 2017Floor

    Presented to President.

  4. Dec 22, 2017President28000

    Presented to President.

  5. Dec 19, 2017FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  6. Dec 19, 2017FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 1 (Roll no. 695). (text: CR H10218-10219)

  7. Dec 19, 2017Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 1 (Roll no. 695).(text: CR H10218-10219)

  8. Dec 19, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10229-10230)

  9. Dec 19, 2017FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  10. Dec 19, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1536.

  11. Dec 19, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10218-10220)

  12. Dec 19, 2017FloorH30300

    Mr. Graves (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  13. Oct 23, 2017Floor

    By Senator Thune from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 115-177.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  14. Oct 23, 2017Committee14900

    By Senator Thune from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 115-177.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  15. Sep 19, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

    Highways and Transit Subcommittee
  16. Sep 18, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  17. Sep 18, 2017FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  18. Sep 18, 2017Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  19. Sep 14, 2017Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5771-5772; text: CR S5771-5772)

  20. Sep 14, 2017Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5771-5772; text: CR S5771-5772)

  21. Aug 3, 2017Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 204.

  22. Aug 3, 2017Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  23. Aug 3, 2017Committee14000

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  24. Aug 2, 2017Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  25. Jul 12, 2017IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  26. Jul 12, 2017IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawJan 3, 201849

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. The committee shall: (1) make recommendations on actions DOT can take to help combat human trafficking, and (2) develop recommended best practices for states and state and local transportation stakeholders in combating human trafficking.

Passed House without amendmentDec 19, 201781

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. The committee shall: (1) make recommendations on actions DOT can take to help combat human trafficking, and (2) develop recommended best practices for states and state and local transportation stakeholders in combating human trafficking.

Passed Senate amendedSep 14, 201735

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on August 3, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

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. The committee shall: (1) make recommendations on actions DOT can take to help combat human trafficking, and (2) develop recommended best practices for states and state and local transportation stakeholders in combating human trafficking.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Aug 3, 20171

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. The committee shall: (1) make recommendations on actions DOT can take to help combat human trafficking, and (2) develop recommended best practices for states and state and local transportation stakeholders in combating human trafficking.

Introduced in SenateJul 12, 2017

Combating Human Trafficking in Commercial Vehicles Act

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.

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.

Combating Human Trafficking in Commercial Vehicles Act — Informed