H.R. 4307 · Where this bill is now
Passed both chambers
House: Passed Mar 3, 2026, by voice vote; Senate: Passed Sep 30, 2026, by unanimous consent
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryTrain Labor Department employees on human trafficking detection
The bill requires the Department of Labor to provide training and education to its employees so they can better help law enforcement detect human trafficking. The training will be tailored to employees based on their job duties and location, and will cover how to identify potential victims and refer suspected cases to the Department of Justice and other authorities.
How it affects you
You won't directly experience a change from this bill. It's designed to make Labor Department employees—who interact with workers in various settings—better equipped to spot signs of human trafficking and connect victims with help.
Read the official summary (Reported to House, Feb 20, 2026)
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.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 4307
AN ACT
Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act
Sponsor: Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI-5) · Introduced Jul 10, 2025 · Crime and Law Enforcement · 5 versions of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Sep 30, 2026: “Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299)”
Sections
The wording of this bill hasn’t changed across its 5 official versions.