Department of Transportation Advisory Committee on Human Trafficking

The Department of Transportation Advisory Committee on Human Trafficking (ACHT) makes triennial recommendations to the Secretary of Transportation on countering human trafficking in the transportation sector.  

The ACHT was established in 2018 pursuant to section 5(a) of the Combating Human Trafficking in Commercial Vehicles Act (Pub. L. 115-99) and reauthorized in 2022 as a continuing committee in accordance with section 23020 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Pub. L. 117-58).  In alignment with Pub. L. 117-58, ACHT reports include recommendations for countering human trafficking, an assessment of best practices by transportation stakeholders, and human trafficking violations involving commercial motor vehicles.  

Committee Membership

The ACHT is comprised of 15 members appointed by the Secretary of Transportation. In accordance with Pub. L. 115-99, ACHT members include a cross-section of stakeholders from both industry and labor, including representatives from the aviation, bus, law enforcement, maritime, port, rail, and trucking sectors. 

Nominations

DOT is currently soliciting nominations for membership to serve on the ACHT.  The deadline for nominations for Committee members must be received on or before October 14, 2025. View the Federal Register Notice for submission guidelines.

For more information about the ACHT, view the following: