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119th Congress · H.R. 4307 · Final

Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act

This act 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 act 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.

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SubjectsCongressional oversightCrime preventionEmployment and training programsGovernment information and archivesHuman traffickingLaw enforcement administration and fundingPerformance measurementSmuggling and trafficking

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[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 119 (Thursday, July 10, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. WALBERG:H.R. 4307.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of the U.S. Constitution[Page H3200]

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Sponsor

  • Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5] · [R-MI-5] · W000798
    Rep-MI-5 current · 9 terms · @RepWalberg · 2 district offices

Sponsor record (congress_legislators)

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Tim Walberg
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2025-01-03
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2027-01-03
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Committee memberships (4)

  • House Committee on Education and Workforce (house) · house · Chair · rank 1 · site
  • House Committee on Natural Resources (house) · house · rank 17 · site
  • Indian and Insular Affairs (house) · house · rank 3
  • Water, Wildlife and Fisheries (house) · house · rank 9

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District offices (2)

  • 401 W. Michigan Ave., Jackson, MI, 49201 · 517-780-9075 · fax 517-780-9081 · Monday-Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM · 42.247186,-84.414954
  • 92 E. Main St., Niles, MI, 49120 · 269-479-3115 · Monday 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Thursday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and by appointment · 41.8292352,-86.2578101

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Candidate record (candidates) · cycle 2026

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2026
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WALBERG, TIMOTHY L REP
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REPUBLICAN PARTY
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House
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2025-01-10
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2025-01-10
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Candidate summary (candidate_summaries) · cycle 2026

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2026
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$1,742,398.65
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$1,658,017.32
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$993,833.13
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2025-01-01
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2026-07-15

Connected committees (0)

none

Cosponsors (3)

  • Rep. McBath, Lucy [D-GA-6] · [D-GA-6] · M001208 · Co-sponsored 2025-07-10 · original
    Dem-GA-6 current · 4 terms · @RepLucyMcBath · 1 district office
  • Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1] · [D-NJ-1] · N000188 · Co-sponsored 2026-01-07
    Dem-NJ-1 current · 7 terms · @DonaldNorcross · 2 district offices
  • Del. Moylan, James C. [R-GU-At Large] · [R-GU-0] · M001219 · Co-sponsored 2026-01-08
    Rep-GU current · 2 terms · @JMoylanforGuam · 1 district office

Committees (1)

  • Education and Workforce Committee [House Standing]
    2026-02-20T17:36:18ZReported By
    2026-01-08T19:40:04ZMarkup By
    2025-07-10T15:03:05ZReferred To

Actions — from XML (24)

  • 2026-10-20PresidentE40000via Library of Congress
    Became Public Law No: 119-131.
  • 2026-10-20BecameLaw36000via Library of Congress
    Became Public Law No: 119-131.
  • 2026-10-20PresidentE30000via Library of Congress
    Signed by President.
  • 2026-10-20BecameLaw36000via Library of Congress
    Signed by President.
  • 2026-10-15FloorE20000via House floor actions
    Presented to President.
  • 2026-10-15President28000via Library of Congress
    Presented to President.
  • 2026-10-14Floorvia Senate
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  • 2026-09-30Floorvia Senate
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299)
  • 2026-09-30Floor17000via Library of Congress
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  • 2026-03-04IntroReferralvia Senate
    Received in the Senate, read twice.
  • 2026-03-03 16:58:25FloorH38310via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2026-03-03 16:58:23FloorH37300via House floor actions
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2363)
  • 2026-03-03 16:58:23Floor8000via Library of Congress
    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)
  • 2026-03-03 16:47:51FloorH8D000via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4307.
  • 2026-03-03 16:47:49FloorH30000via House floor actions
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2363-2364)
  • 2026-03-03 16:47:36FloorH30300via House floor actions
    Mr. Walberg moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  • 2026-02-20CalendarsH12410via House floor actions
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 433.
  • 2026-02-20CommitteeH12200via House floor actions
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-507.
  • 2026-02-20Committee5000via Library of Congress
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-507.
  • 2026-01-08Committeevia House committee actions
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 36 - 0.
  • 2026-01-08Committeevia House committee actions
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • 2025-07-10IntroReferralH11100via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • 2025-07-10IntroReferralIntro-Hvia Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  • 2025-07-10IntroReferral1000via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House

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Titles

  • Short Titles from ENR (Enrolled) bill textENRJ2026-10-09T03:38:25Z
    Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act
  • Short Title(s) as Passed HouseEHH2026-03-05T03:23:23Z
    Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act
  • Official Title from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textEHH2026-03-05T03:23:23Z
    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.
  • Short Title(s) as Reported to HouseRHH2026-02-21T04:53:22Z
    Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act
  • Short Title(s) as IntroducedIH2025-07-18T08:53:20Z
    Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act
  • Display Title2025-07-18T08:53:20Z
    Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act
  • Official Title as IntroducedIH2025-07-18T08:48:17Z
    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.

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Policy area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Summaries

07 · 2026-02-20 · Reported to House

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.

49 · 2026-10-20 · Public Law

Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act

This act 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 act 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.

Related bills

  • S 2241 (119) Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act
    Latest: 2025-07-10 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
    Relationship: Identical bill (via CRS), Public law contains the text (via CRS)
  • HR 443 (118) Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act
    Latest: 2024-02-06 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
    Relationship: Cross-Congress related bill (via CRS)

Amendments (0)

none

Laws

  • Public Law 119-131

Committee reports

  • H. Rept. 119-507

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null

CBO cost estimates

  • H.R. 4307, Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act2026-02-09T21:43:00Z
    As ordered reported by the House Committee on Education and Workforce on January 8, 2026

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