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Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act

USA119th CongressHR-4307| House 
| Updated: 3/4/2026
Tim Walberg

Tim Walberg

Republican Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (3)
Donald Norcross (Democratic)Lucy McBath (Democratic)James C. Moylan (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill mandates that the Secretary of Labor implement a program within 180 days to provide training and periodic continuing education to specific Department of Labor employees. This training is particularly emphasized for employees of the Wage and Hour Division operating in states experiencing a significant increase in oppressive child labor, ensuring they are equipped to identify and address human trafficking. The training, which can be in-class or virtual, will cover current trends and best practices relevant to employees' duties, focusing on methods for identifying suspected victims and perpetrators of human trafficking. It will also establish a clear course of action for referring potential cases to the Department of Justice and other appropriate authorities, emphasizing collaboration with victim advocacy organizations and other government officials. Furthermore, the bill requires the Secretary of Labor to submit annual reports to Congress. These reports must detail the effectiveness of the training, the number of employees who completed it, and the number of human trafficking cases referred to law enforcement, including how the Department tracks the response to these referrals.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4456
Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3957
Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-443
Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-2664
Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act
Jul 10, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2241
Introduced in Senate
Jul 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Jan 8, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 8, 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 36 - 0.
Feb 20, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 433.
Feb 20, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-507.
Mar 3, 2026
Mr. Walberg moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Mar 3, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2363-2364)
Mar 3, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4307.
Mar 3, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2363)
Mar 3, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2363)
Mar 3, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 4, 2026
Received in the Senate.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4456
    Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3957
    Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-443
    Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-2664
    Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act


  • July 10, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2241
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 10, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.


  • January 8, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • January 8, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 36 - 0.


  • February 20, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 433.


  • February 20, 2026
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-507.


  • March 3, 2026
    Mr. Walberg moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • March 3, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2363-2364)


  • March 3, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4307.


  • March 3, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2363)


  • March 3, 2026
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2363)


  • March 3, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • March 4, 2026
    Received in the Senate.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 119-2241: Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act

Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act

USA119th CongressHR-4307| House 
| Updated: 3/4/2026
This bill mandates that the Secretary of Labor implement a program within 180 days to provide training and periodic continuing education to specific Department of Labor employees. This training is particularly emphasized for employees of the Wage and Hour Division operating in states experiencing a significant increase in oppressive child labor, ensuring they are equipped to identify and address human trafficking. The training, which can be in-class or virtual, will cover current trends and best practices relevant to employees' duties, focusing on methods for identifying suspected victims and perpetrators of human trafficking. It will also establish a clear course of action for referring potential cases to the Department of Justice and other appropriate authorities, emphasizing collaboration with victim advocacy organizations and other government officials. Furthermore, the bill requires the Secretary of Labor to submit annual reports to Congress. These reports must detail the effectiveness of the training, the number of employees who completed it, and the number of human trafficking cases referred to law enforcement, including how the Department tracks the response to these referrals.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
3 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4456
Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3957
Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-443
Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-2664
Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act
Jul 10, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2241
Introduced in Senate
Jul 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Jan 8, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 8, 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 36 - 0.
Feb 20, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 433.
Feb 20, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-507.
Mar 3, 2026
Mr. Walberg moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Mar 3, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2363-2364)
Mar 3, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4307.
Mar 3, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2363)
Mar 3, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2363)
Mar 3, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 4, 2026
Received in the Senate.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4456
    Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3957
    Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-443
    Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-2664
    Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act


  • July 10, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2241
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 10, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.


  • January 8, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • January 8, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 36 - 0.


  • February 20, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 433.


  • February 20, 2026
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-507.


  • March 3, 2026
    Mr. Walberg moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • March 3, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2363-2364)


  • March 3, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4307.


  • March 3, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2363)


  • March 3, 2026
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2363)


  • March 3, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • March 4, 2026
    Received in the Senate.
Tim Walberg

Tim Walberg

Republican Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (3)
Donald Norcross (Democratic)Lucy McBath (Democratic)James C. Moylan (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 119-2241: Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted