The Combating Human Trafficking in Commercial Vehicles Act

Summary of bill: The Combating Human Trafficking in Commercial Vehicles Act prevents human
trafficking from occurring in transportation areas, such as truck stops. The act also creates educational
classes on the recognition and prevention of human trafficking.

Introduced This bill was introduced to the legislation by Amy

Klobuchar on July 12, 2017. She belongs to the
Democratic Party.

Committee The bill was referred to Committee on July 12, 2017.

The bill went to the Senate Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation. It also went to the House
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Passed House This bill passed the House on December 19, 2017. 230
Republicans and 188 Democrats voted for this bill.
Only 1 Republican and no Democrats voted against the
bill. 7 Republicans and 5 Democrats abstained from
voting.

Passed Senate This bill passed the Senate on September 14, 2017.

Signed by the President This bill was signed by the President on January 3,
2018.