Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act
Latest action (30 Sep 2026): Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
What this bill does
The Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act, H.R. 4307, would require the Secretary of Labor to establish a training program for certain Department of Labor employees. This training would focus on identifying and assisting law enforcement in preventing human trafficking. The program must be implemented within 180 days of the bill's enactment and include periodic continuing education.
The training would cover topics relevant to employees' official duties, including current trends in human trafficking detection, methods for identifying suspected victims and traffickers, and how to report potential cases to the Department of Justice and other authorities. Special consideration would be given to employees in the Wage and Hour Division, particularly those working in areas with a significant increase in child labor. The Secretary would also be required to report annually to Congress on the training program's effectiveness and any human trafficking cases referred by the Department of Labor.
This bill has passed both the House of Representatives and the Senate without amendment. It now awaits action by the President.
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Official summary
This bill was passed by Congress on September 30, 2026 and goes to the President next.
Timeline
30 Sep 2026
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
3 Mar 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
8 Jan 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 36 - 0.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 4307 do?
- The Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act, H.R. 4307, would require the Secretary of Labor to establish a training program for certain Department of Labor employees. This training would focus on identifying and assisting law enforcement in preventing human trafficking. The program must be implemented within 180 days of the bill's enactment and include periodic continuing education. The training would cover topics relevant to employees' official duties, including current trends in human trafficking detection, methods for identifying suspected victims and traffickers, and how to report potential cases to the Department of Justice and other authorities. Special consideration would be given to employees in the Wage and Hour Division, particularly those working in areas with a significant increase in child labor. The Secretary would also be required to report annually to Congress on the training program's effectiveness and any human trafficking cases referred by the Department of Labor. This bill has passed both the House of Representatives and the Senate without amendment. It now awaits action by the President.
- Has H.R. 4307 become law?
- Not yet. As of 30 Sep 2026, H.R. 4307 is passed house & senate (president next).
- Who sponsored H.R. 4307?
- H.R. 4307 was sponsored by Rep. Tim Walberg [R-MI5] (Republican-MI), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 4307?
- Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (30 Sep 2026).
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