Federal · 119th Congress
Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act
Policy areaCrime and Law Enforcement
Summary
This act 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 act 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.
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Other titles2
To direct the Secretary of Labor to train certain employees of Department of Labor how to effectively detect and assist law enforcement in preventing human trafficking during the course of their official duties, and for other purposes.Official Title as IntroducedOfficial Title from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking ActShort Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Reported to HouseShort Title(s) as Passed HouseShort Titles from ENR (Enrolled) bill text
Legislative history17
Oct 20, 2026
PresidentBecame Public Law No: 119-131.
Oct 20, 2026
PresidentSigned by President.
Oct 15, 2026
House · FloorPresented to President.
Oct 14, 2026
Senate · FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
Sep 30, 2026
Senate · FloorPassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299)
Mar 4, 2026
SenateReceived in the Senate, read twice.
Mar 3, 2026
House · FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 3, 2026
House · FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2363)
Mar 3, 2026
House · FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4307.
Mar 3, 2026
House · FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2363-2364)
Mar 3, 2026
House · FloorMr. Walberg moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Feb 20, 2026
HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 433.
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Documents8
Texts
Public Law 119-131LatestPublic LawU.S. Government Publishing OfficeOct 20, 2026The final text sent to the PresidentEnrolled BillU.S. Government Publishing OfficeOct 9, 2026As received in the Senate from the HouseReceived in SenateU.S. Government Publishing OfficeMar 4, 2026As passed by the HouseEngrossed in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeMar 3, 2026As reported by the House committeeReported in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeFeb 20, 2026As introduced in the HouseIntroduced in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeJul 10, 2025