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Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act

USA119th CongressS-2241| Senate 
| Updated: 7/10/2025
Jon Husted

Jon Husted

Republican Senator

Ohio

Cosponsors (1)
Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation mandates that the Secretary of Labor implement a comprehensive training and continuing education program within 180 days of enactment. This program is designed for Department of Labor employees whose official duties warrant such instruction, with particular consideration for Wage and Hour Division staff in states experiencing significant increases in oppressive child labor. The training, which can be delivered virtually or in-class, will cover current trends and best practices for detecting human trafficking, identifying suspected victims and perpetrators, and establishing a clear protocol for referring cases to the Department of Justice and other appropriate authorities. It emphasizes collaboration with victim advocacy organizations and includes an evaluation component for employees. Furthermore, the Secretary of Labor must submit annual reports to Congress detailing the training's effectiveness, the number of employees trained, and the number of human trafficking cases referred by the Department of Labor, along with tracking the responses from referred agencies.
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Timeline
Jul 10, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 10, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Mar 4, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-4307
Received in the Senate.
  • July 10, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 10, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • March 4, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-4307
    Received in the Senate.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 119-4307: Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act

Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act

USA119th CongressS-2241| Senate 
| Updated: 7/10/2025
This legislation mandates that the Secretary of Labor implement a comprehensive training and continuing education program within 180 days of enactment. This program is designed for Department of Labor employees whose official duties warrant such instruction, with particular consideration for Wage and Hour Division staff in states experiencing significant increases in oppressive child labor. The training, which can be delivered virtually or in-class, will cover current trends and best practices for detecting human trafficking, identifying suspected victims and perpetrators, and establishing a clear protocol for referring cases to the Department of Justice and other appropriate authorities. It emphasizes collaboration with victim advocacy organizations and includes an evaluation component for employees. Furthermore, the Secretary of Labor must submit annual reports to Congress detailing the training's effectiveness, the number of employees trained, and the number of human trafficking cases referred by the Department of Labor, along with tracking the responses from referred agencies.
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Timeline
Jul 10, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 10, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Mar 4, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-4307
Received in the Senate.
  • July 10, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 10, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • March 4, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-4307
    Received in the Senate.
Jon Husted

Jon Husted

Republican Senator

Ohio

Cosponsors (1)
Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 119-4307: Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted