H.R. 4307 · Passed both chambers · Crime and Law Enforcement

Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act

Sponsor: Tim Walberg (R-MI)

What it does

• Require the Department of Labor to provide training and education to employees on detecting human trafficking and identifying suspected victims.
• Direct Labor to determine which employees should receive training based on their official duties.
• Ensure training includes information tailored to employees' location or environment, current trends and best practices, and guidance on referring cases to the Department of Justice and other authorities.

Official 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.

Latest action

Sep 30, 2026: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299)

Committee: House Education and Workforce