Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act
- Last Action
- 3/4/2026
Actions
- 2026-03-04Received in the Senate.
- 2026-03-03Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2026-03-03On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2363)
- 2026-03-03Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2363)
- 2026-03-03DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4307.
- 2026-03-03Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2363-2364)
- 2026-03-03Mr. Walberg moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 2026-02-20Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 433.
- 2026-02-20Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-507.
- 2026-02-20Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-507.
- 2026-01-08Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 36 - 0.
- 2026-01-08Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- 2025-07-10Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 2025-07-10Introduced in House
- 2025-07-10Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2026-02-20 (07)
Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act
This bill requires the Department of Labor to provide training and education to its employees on how to effectively assist law enforcement in detecting human trafficking.
The bill directs Labor to determine which employees should receive the training and education based on their official duties. Further, it requires the training and education to include information that is appropriate for the employees' location or environment; that reflects current trends and best practices for the location or environment; and that is relevant to detecting human trafficking, identifying suspected victims, and referring potential cases to the Department of Justice and other appropriate authorities.
Cosponsors (3)
- Lucy McBath (D-GA)
- Donald Norcross (D-NJ)
- James Moylan (R-GU)
Subjects
- Congressional oversight
- Crime prevention
- Employment and training programs
- Government information and archives
- Human trafficking
- Law enforcement administration and funding
- Performance measurement
- Smuggling and trafficking
Sourced from Congress.gov (public domain).
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