H.R. 4307 Passed both chambers Crime and Law Enforcement

Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act

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.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5] Introduced July 10, 2025 Cosponsors 3 (2 D, 1 R) Latest action September 30, 2026

Summary

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Sep 30, 2026 Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299)
  2. Sep 30, 2026 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  3. Mar 4, 2026 Received in the Senate, read twice.
  4. Mar 3, 2026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  5. Mar 3, 2026 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2363)
  6. Mar 3, 2026 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4307.
  7. Mar 3, 2026 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2363-2364)
  8. Mar 3, 2026 Mr. Walberg moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  9. Feb 20, 2026 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 433.
  10. Feb 20, 2026 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-507.
  11. Jan 8, 2026 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 36 - 0.
  12. Jan 8, 2026 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

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