Federal Worker Childcare Protection Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 5720

119th Congress

Federal Worker Childcare Protection Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Oct 8, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Deborah K. Ross

Representative

Democratic

NC-2

Cosponsors

9

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Transportation and Public Works

Summary

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.

SponsorDeborah K. Ross (D-NC)

Introduced10/8/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

ChamberHouse

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Federal Worker Childcare Protection Act of 2025

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 ai

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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.

Bill Number: 5720
Sponsor: Deborah K. Ross (D-NC)
Introduced: 10/8/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Policy Area: Transportation and Public Works

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Fact Sheet

Title: Federal Worker Childcare Protection Act of 2025
Bill Number: 5720
Sponsor: Deborah K. Ross (D-NC)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Introduced: 10/8/2025
Summary: 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 vett

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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

Jimmy Deal Trafficking Survivors Assistance Act of 2023This 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.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.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.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.

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