Bill · H.R. 9004· House(119-HR-9004)
Truck Stop Safety Act
- Introduced
- 5/21/2026
- Last activity
- 5/21/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Sponsored by
- Emilia Sykes
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Truck Stop Safety Act requires specific entities to display certain public safety notices. This applies to those carrying out projects to construct, reopen, or improve facilities. The bill mandates the display of information regarding human trafficking and resources to prevent or report it. It also requires the display of information regarding suicide prevention. This includes details about the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this make mental health care easier to get?+5
The bill mandates the prominent display of information regarding the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline to assist those in need.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+3
Increased awareness of human trafficking resources can protect vulnerable populations at higher risk of exploitation.
Is this likely to lift people out of poverty?+3
By displaying human trafficking resources, the bill provides tools to help combat exploitation often associated with poverty.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Human Trafficking Awareness: Entities must prominently display a notice that includes a definition of human trafficking, warning signs, and the National Human Trafficking Hotline (Section 2). This could help people identify and report trafficking.
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Suicide Prevention Access: The bill requires a prominent notice containing information on the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (Section 2). This notice must explain that calls, texts, or chats to 988 are free, confidential, and available 24/7.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the text.
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 Low Income Households+3Good For Urban Residents+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Mental Health Access+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Roads And Bridges+2
- 5/21/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Introduced in House