Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act
119-HR-4307119th CongressIntroduced Jul 10, 2025Crime and Law Enforcement
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Received in the Senate.
Sponsor
Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5](R-MI-5)3 cosponsors
Summary
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.
Subjects
Congressional oversightCrime preventionEmployment and training programsGovernment information and archivesHuman traffickingLaw enforcement administration and fundingPerformance measurementSmuggling and trafficking
Actions (15)
Received in the Senate.
Mar 4, 2026Senate
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 3, 2026House floor actions
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2363)
Mar 3, 2026House floor actions
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2363)
Mar 3, 2026Library of Congress
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4307.
Mar 3, 2026House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2363-2364)
Mar 3, 2026House floor actions
Mr. Walberg moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Mar 3, 2026House floor actions
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 433.
Feb 20, 2026House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-507.
Feb 20, 2026House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-507.
Feb 20, 2026Library of Congress
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 36 - 0.
Jan 8, 2026House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 8, 2026House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Jul 10, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
Jul 10, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Jul 10, 2025Library of Congress