,,ii #aaith ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #caaj ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,november #e1 #bjbe,ms4 ,cortez ,masto 7for herself1 ,mrs4 ,blackburn1 ,ms4 ,klobuchar1 and ,mr4 ,cornyn7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation ,a ,,bill ,to update the ,department of ,transportation's multimodal counter-trafficking training and awareness campaign1 and to award grants to all modes of transportation to address human trafficking awareness1 education1 and prevention efforts1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short titles ,this ,act may be cited as the ,supporting ,transportation ,operations that ,prevent ,human ,trafficking ,act or the ,,stop ,human ,trafficking ,act4 #b4 ,human trafficking research 7a7 ,use of existing research and facilities ,the ,secretary of ,transportation 7referred to in this ,act as the ,secretary7 shall carry out this ,act by establishing or building upon existing counter-trafficking research efforts1 including-- 7#a7 studies carried out by the ,transportation ,research ,board of the ,national ,academies of ,sciences1 ,engineering1 and ,medicine1 including the ,human ,trafficking in ,transportation ,common ,interest ,group ,steering ,committee and the ,national ,cooperative ,highway ,research ,program 7#bj-aba;,a7 project on ,countering ,human ,trafficking3 ,a ,toolkit for ,state ,d,o,ts2 and 7#b7 prevalence studies and multimodal research projects4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #c years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit a comprehensive report to ,congress that summarizes the findings of past1 current1 and ongoing research in the area of combating human trafficking in connection with transportation operations4 #c4 ,counter-trafficking information sharing 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall develop-- 7#a7 a central database that tracks the counter-trafficking efforts of transportation organizations that have signed the ,transportation ,leaders ,against ,human ,trafficking ,pledge1 including tips reported1 policies1 training1 public awareness1 and partnerships2 7#b7 mode-specific1 counter-trafficking policies that include partnerships1 reporting protocols1 training1 public awareness1 research and information-sharing1 and victim and survivor support2 7#c7 a central database that tracks human trafficking due diligence and prevention laws1 resources1 sample policies1 and tools to support the prevention and mitigation of forced labor in supply chains for goods and services across the transportation industry2 and 7#d7 a counter-trafficking policy template that includes a zero-tolerance approach for transportation organizations to adopt and post on their respective websites4 7b7 ,consultation ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall consult with representatives of-- 7#a7 the ,advisory ,committee on ,human ,trafficking2 7#b7 the ,transportation ,leaders ,against ,human ,trafficking initiative2 and 7#c7 the ,blue ,lightning ,initiative4 #d4 ,supporting counter-trafficking training and awareness 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 update the ,department of ,transportation's multimodal counter-trafficking training and awareness campaign-- 7,a7 to encompass recent best practices1 including survivor-informed1 trauma-informed1 and mode-specific signage and resources1 that-- 7i7 support informed decision-making and self-determination2 7ii7 prioritize feelings of safety and security2 7iii7 avoid retraumatization2 and 7iv7 draw upon knowledge of culturally based values1 traditions1 customs1 language1 and behavior2 and 7,b7 to address potential technological barriers to identification and reporting2 and 7#b7 develop-- 7,a7 print and digital modal pocket cards and toolkits2 7,b7 multilingual prevention focused awareness materials for displaced and vulnerable populations2 7,c7 mode-specific indicators of human trafficking beyond individuals being subjected to human trafficking to include suspected traffickers2 7,d7 standardized checklists to be used by transportation employees and law enforcement with indicators of human trafficking1 including modal indicators1 for each mode of transportation2 and 7,e7 evaluation tools for transportation stakeholders-- 7i7 to ensure survivor-informed training objectives are met2 and 7ii7 to measure public awareness campaigns by measuring outputs and outcomes4 7b7 ,consultation ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall consult with representatives of-- 7#a7 the ,advisory ,committee on ,human ,trafficking2 7#b7 the ,transportation ,leaders ,against ,human ,trafficking initiative2 and 7#c7 the ,blue ,lightning ,initiative4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 shall submit a report to ,congress that includes a plan for how the ,department of ,transportation and the ,department of ,homeland ,security will integrate efforts for all modal applications into the ,blue ,lightning ,initiative and create similar mode-specific partnerships for other transportation sectors4 #e4 ,public awareness campaign 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish and implement an ongoing public awareness campaign that distributes public safety media messages1 posters1 digital media messages1 and other media messages through ,states1 partner organizations1 and appropriate media outlets1 such as social medial platforms1 television1 and radio1 to encourage increased awareness regarding combating human trafficking along vulnerable routes1 cities1 and locations during major events1 including conventions1 trade shows1 sporting events1 concerts1 and other events1 such as the ,,fifa ,world ,cup #bf1 #bjbh ,summer ,olympics1 and ,america#bej4 7b7 ,updates ,the ,secretary shall periodically update the materials referred to in subsection 7a74 7c7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary shall consult with law enforcement1 local governments1 and public and private stakeholders involved in combating human trafficking during major events4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #ij days after the establishment of the public awareness campaign pursuant to subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall submit a report to ,congress that includes a plan for how the ,department of ,transportation will facilitate counter trafficking pre-departure public service announcements for travelers and individuals subjected to human trafficking at all transportation agencies supported by the ,department of ,transportation4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated1 for each of the fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca1 #aj1jjj1jjj1 which shall be used to carry out this section and sections #b through #d4 #f4 ,department of ,transportation human trafficking prevention grants 7a7 ,grants for transit operators and airports 7#a7 ,grants authorized ,the ,secretary shall establish1 within the ,office of the ,secretary1 a grant program that awards grants to multi-modal transportation stakeholders to address human trafficking awareness1 education1 and prevention efforts4 7#b7 ,in general ,of the amounts appropriated for grants under this section for each fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall reserve #aj1jjj1jjj for grants to entities described in paragraph 7#c77;,a71 which grant funds shall be expended to address human trafficking awareness1 education1 and prevention efforts1 including by-- 7,a7 coordinating human trafficking prevention efforts across multimodal transportation operations within a community2 and 7,b7 accomplishing the best practices and recommendations provided by the ,advisory ,committee on ,human ,trafficking4 7#c7 ,distribution 7,a7 ,eligible entities ,the ,secretary may award grant funds reserved pursuant to paragraph 7#b7 to-- 7i7 nonprofit organizations that combat human trafficking through transportation stakeholders2 7ii7 transit operators2 7iii7 passenger rail operators2 7iv7 airport authorities2 7v7 maritime and port operators1 including cruise lines2 7vi7 commercial motor vehicle operators2 7vii7 rideshare1 taxi and limousine operators2 and 7viii7 any other entities deemed appropriate by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,priority2 considerations ,in awarding grant funds reserved pursuant to paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 give priority in grant amounts to entities referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 that serve regions with a higher prevalence of human trafficking2 and 7ii7 take into consideration the effect the use of such grants would have on surrounding areas4 7,c7 ,consultation ,in awarding grant funds reserved pursuant to paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall consult with the ,advisory ,committee on ,human ,trafficking to determine the amounts to be distributed to each recipient to ensure the best use of such funds4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated1 for each of the fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca1 #aj1jjj1jjj1 which shall be used to carry out the grant program authorized under subsection 7a74