H.R. 4307, the Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act, passed both the House and Senate on September 30, 2026.
H.R. 4307 — Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act
What it does
This bill requires the Department of Labor to train its employees—particularly those in the Wage and Hour Division—to recognize signs of human trafficking and report suspected cases to law enforcement. The training must cover detection methods, victim identification, and referral procedures, and the Secretary must report annually to Congress on training completion and trafficking cases referred.
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What happens next
H.R. 4307 passed both the House and Senate. It is on the President's desk.
Who is behind it
Filed by Tim Walberg. Cosponsored by Donald Norcross, James (Jim) Moylan and Lucy McBath.
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