Jimmy Deal Trafficking Survivors Assistance Act of 2026

This bill would require the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), within one year, to name a Trafficking Survivor Point of Contact at each airport where it screens passengers, chosen from its passenger support specialists. These contacts would work with nonprofit groups that serve human trafficking survivors and help survivors who lack ID get through airport security using the TSA Cares program. Nonprofits would have to register with TSA Cares at least 30 days before asking for help and confirm details such as arranging someone to meet the survivor at the destination. If the survivor's identity is verified, TSA staff would escort the survivor through screening and meet them at the arrival gate. TSA would also waive any fee for identity verification for these travelers and post information about the program online.

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Sponsors

• Susie Lee Democrat sponsor
• 2 cosponsors