Bill · H.R. 10368· House(119-HR-10368)
Jimmy Deal Trafficking Survivors Assistance Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 9/14/2026
- Last activity
- 9/14/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
- Sponsored by
- Susie Lee
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the Jimmy Deal Trafficking Survivors Assistance Act of 2026, aims to help human trafficking survivors who do not have government-issued identification get through airport security and access air travel. It requires the Transportation Security Administration to set up a Trafficking Survivor Point of Contact position at airports where the Administration provides passenger screening. These designated points of contact will work with eligible nonprofit service providers, help travelers use the TSA Cares program, and guide survivors through security screenings. The bill also requires these designated employees to review specific training materials on human trafficking and trauma-informed approaches. Additionally, the legislation waives any fees associated with the identity verification procedure for these survivors.
Yes· 3 of 10
Would children be better off under this?+4
The bill includes explicit protections and guidelines for minor trafficking survivors traveling with the help of service providers.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+3
Young adults who are vulnerable to or survivors of trafficking benefit from specialized travel assistance and fee waivers.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+3
The waiver of identity verification fees removes a financial barrier for low-resource trafficking survivors seeking safe travel.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Identification and Travel Assistance: Under Section 4(a), a Trafficking Survivor Point of Contact is required to provide information on identity verification processes, assist with TSA Cares program requests, and act as a liaison to ensure survivors understand the vetting process and are treated in a trauma-informed manner. This helps survivors who lack necessary identification navigate air travel.
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Fee Waivers: Under Section 4(d), the Administrator must waive any fee associated with the identity verification procedure for a survivor seeking to travel by air. This removes a financial burden for individuals who may have very limited resources.
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Personal Airport Support: Under Section 4(c), designated points of contact must accompany the survivor through security screenings and to the departure gate if requested, and meet the individual at the arrival gate at the destination airport. This provides direct, supportive human assistance during stressful travel situations.
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Specialized Training for Officials: Under Section 3(c), the designated points of contact must review training materials on human trafficking, trauma-informed approaches, and post-traumatic stress disorder. This ensures officials interacting with survivors are properly prepared to handle sensitive situations.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+4Good For Immigrants+3Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Women+3Good For Young Adults+3Good For People With Disabilities+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Due Process+3Improves Government Transparency+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Transit+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+3
- 9/28/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/14/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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Mark AmodeiRepublican · Nevada
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania