# 119-hr-9004: Truck Stop Safety Act

119-hr-9004, Truck Stop Safety Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Sykes, Emilia Strong [D-OH-13] (D-OH); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-06-25).

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- As of: 2026-06-25
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-9004
- Congress: 119
- Title: Truck Stop Safety Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-05-21
- Sponsor: Rep. Sykes, Emilia Strong [D-OH-13] (D-OH)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-06-25

## Summary

**Mandatory human-trafficking and suicide-prevention signage**. This bill would require two public safety notices at federally funded or overseen transportation facilities to help people spot and report trafficking and to connect those in crisis with suicide-prevention help. - Travelers and truck drivers get posted guidance on spotting and reporting human trafficking, including a definition, common warning signs, and the National Human Trafficking Hotline. - People in crisis and those worried about someone get direct access to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, with a notice explaining calls, texts, or chats to 988 are free, confidential, and available 24/7. - Entities that construct, reopen, or improve federally funded transportation facilities must ensure both notices are prominently displayed in the covered facilities.

## Provisions PRIA read

- Truck stop safety notices required: benefit, low. This bill would require groups that build, reopen, or improve facilities paid for under MAP-21 Section 1401 to post two prominent notices inside the facility. One notice would explain what human trafficking is, list warning signs, and give the National Human Trafficking Hotline. The other notice wo…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-4393: DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-3971: Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act
- 119-hr-7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026

## Sources
- [119-hr-9004 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/9004)

## Related
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-4393: DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4393)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-3971: Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3971)
- [119-hr-7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7853)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9004 (as of 2026-06-25).