S. 1536 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Combating Human Trafficking in Commercial Vehicles Act
S. 1536 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Jul 12, 2017, sponsored by Amy Klobuchar with 6 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jul 12, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 6
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
- Public law
- Public Law 115-99
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Amy Klobuchar (D-MN). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 4 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 12, 2017
- Passed the SenateSep 14, 2017
- Passed the HouseDec 19, 2017
- Sent to the PresidentDec 22, 2017
- Became lawJan 3, 2018
Latest action: Signed by President. (Jan 3, 2018)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Dec 19, 2017 · Passed418–1
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Combating Human Trafficking in Commercial Vehicles ActHouse · Dec 19, 2017
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Committees
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
More
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