
Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act
Official title: 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.
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What Happened in Congress?
September 30, 2026
- HousePassed by voice vote
- SenatePassed with no objection (unanimous consent)
Where the Bill Stands
- Introduced, done
- Committee, done
- Floor Vote, done
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What This Bill Does
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.
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Timeline
- Library of CongressPassed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299)
- Floor Vote
- Passed Congress
- SenateReceived in the Senate, read twice.
- House floor actionsMr. Walberg moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- House floor actionsReported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-507.
- House committee actionsCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Library of CongressIntroduced in House
- House floor actionsReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Introduced
- Committee



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