119th Congress
H.R. 4307
Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Tim Walberg(R-MI)
- Introduced
- Jul 10, 2025
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Committees
- House Committee on Education and Workforce
- Official text
- Received in Senate · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (3)
Original cosponsors (1)
- Lucy McBath (D-GA)
Added later (2)
- Donald Norcross (D-NJ) · Jan 7, 2026
- James C. Moylan (R-GU) · Jan 8, 2026
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Reported to House” version
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.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Sep 30, 2026 · Senate
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299) - Sep 30, 2026
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. - Mar 4, 2026 · Senate
Received in the Senate, read twice. - Mar 3, 2026 · House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. - Mar 3, 2026 · House
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2363) - Mar 3, 2026 · House
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4307. - Mar 3, 2026 · House
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2363-2364) - Mar 3, 2026 · House
Mr. Walberg moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. - Feb 20, 2026 · House
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 433. - Feb 20, 2026 · House
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-507. - Jan 8, 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 36 - 0. - Jan 8, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held - Jul 10, 2025 · House
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. - Jul 10, 2025
Introduced in House