Summary

Makes permanent lifetime bans on many federal transportation and maritime licenses and authorizations for people convicted of trafficking offenses under federal law or crimes that are substantially similar under state, local, or Tribal law. The ban covers merchant mariner credentials, airman certificates, certain commercial driver and rail operator licenses/certifications, and directs Transportation and Homeland Security to block other DOT/DHS transportation-related documents or authorizations for those convicted. Applies to convictions (not arrests) and requires agencies to deny issuance and to disqualify applicants or current holders of covered credentials; the text does not provide new funding, appeal procedures, or a specified effective date.

• Creates a permanent, lifetime bar on many federal transportation and maritime licenses for persons convicted of trafficking offenses under federal law or substantially similar state/local/Tribal laws.
• Explicitly prevents issuance of merchant mariner credentials, airman certificates, certain commercial driver licenses, locomotive operator licenses, and train conductor certifications to convicted traffickers.
• Requires the Secretaries of Transportation and Homeland Security to deny or disqualify applicants or holders of other DOT/DHS transportation-related documents for the same convictions.
• Applies to convictions (not arrests) and covers convictions under federal Title 18 chapter 77 or crimes that are substantially similar in other jurisdictions.
• Does not specify funding, appeal processes, rehabilitation exceptions, or a clear effective date.
• Implementation will involve multiple federal agencies and rely on criminal records and determinations about "substantially similar" offenses across jurisdictions.
• Aims to enhance traveler and workplace safety by keeping convicted traffickers out of safety-sensitive transportation positions, but may raise employment and reentry concerns for affected individuals.