Susie Lee (D-NV)
Jimmy Deal Trafficking Survivors Assistance Act of 2026
A Democratic bill with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- 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
- Scored +4
Would children be better off under this?
The bill includes explicit protections and guidelines for minor trafficking survivors traveling with the help of service providers.
- Scored +3
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
Young adults who are vulnerable to or survivors of trafficking benefit from specialized travel assistance and fee waivers.
- Scored +3
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
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. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would children be better off under this? — The bill includes explicit protections and guidelines for minor trafficking survivors traveling with the help of service providers. Would immigrants be better off under this? — Immigrant trafficking survivors who lack standard government-issued identification can receive assistance navigating airport security. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The waiver of identity verification fees removes a financial barrier for low-resource trafficking survivors seeking safe travel. Would women be better off under this? — The legislation provides specialized trauma-informed travel support which disproportionately benefits female survivors of human trafficking. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Young adults who are vulnerable to or survivors of trafficking benefit from specialized travel assistance and fee waivers. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The trauma-informed care and TSA Cares coordination assist individuals who may experience post-traumatic stress or related challenges.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts? — The legislation ensures that human trafficking survivors without identification are treated in a trauma-informed manner during identity verification. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires the TSA to publish clear online information regarding TSA Cares programs and assistance available for human trafficking survivors.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport? — The legislation establishes designated staff and processes at airports to assist trafficking survivors with navigating air travel and security screening.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The bill helps trafficking survivors access vital travel and support services by waiving identity verification fees and providing travel assistance.
- 9/28/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/14/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Mark AmodeiRepublican · Nevada
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania