This bill would require the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to assist survivors of human trafficking who do not have the necessary identification documents to travel by air. It would create a 'Trafficking Survivor Point of Contact' at every TSA airport to help these individuals get vetted, travel, and arrive safely at their destination.
Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
AI Summary
Plain-English explanation of this bill
This bill would require the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to assist survivors of human trafficking who do not have the necessary identification documents to travel by air. It would create a 'Trafficking Survivor Point of Contact' at every TSA airport to help these individuals get vetted, travel, and arrive safely at their destination.
Last updated: 12/29/2025
Official Summary
Congressional Research Service summary
<p><strong>Jimmy Deal Trafficking Survivors Assistance Act of 2023</strong></p><p>This bill requires the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to provide air travel assistance for survivors of human trafficking who do not have the identification documents necessary for air travel.</p><p>Specifically, the TSA must establish the position of Trafficking Survivor Point of Contact (TSPoC) at every TSA screening airport. The TSPoC must liaise and establish relationships with service providers and provide air travel assistance for survivors of human trafficking.</p><p>The TSPoC must provide information to an eligible service provider and assist the provider or the individual (who does not have the identification documents necessary for air travel) throughout the vetting process, travel, and arrival at the destination airport. The bill directs a TSPoC to follow specific procedures.</p><p>Under the bill, a service provider is a nonprofit organization that provides services to individuals who are victims of human trafficking, including (1) emergency services, such as shelter, food, clothing, and transportation; (2) case management or wraparound services; (3) mental health care or other medical services; and (4) legal services.</p>
Key Points
Main provisions of the bill
Requires the TSA to establish a 'Trafficking Survivor Point of Contact' at every airport to help survivors of human trafficking without proper ID travel by air
Directs the TSPoC to work with service providers and assist survivors throughout the vetting process, travel, and arrival
Defines 'service providers' as nonprofit organizations that offer emergency services, case management, mental health care, and legal aid to trafficking victims
How This Impacts Americans
Potential effects on citizens and communities
This bill would directly benefit survivors of human trafficking who need to travel by air but lack proper identification. It would make it easier for these vulnerable individuals to access transportation and get to safety or support services, potentially making a real difference in their lives.
Policy Areas
Primary Policy Area
Transportation and Public Works
Related Subjects
Aviation and airports
Crime victims
Human trafficking
Smuggling and trafficking
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Transportation safety and security
Travel and tourism
Scope & Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction Level
federal
Congressional Session
119th Congress
Citation Reference
5720, 119th Congress (2025). "Federal Worker Childcare Protection Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-5720
