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H.R. 4307

Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act

Education and Workforce Committee · Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI)

Official summary (Congressional Research Service, 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.

Signed by Pres. Trump 20 October 2026

Record as of 20 October 2026 — the most recent action in the official record. Status can lag; each step below carries its own date.

  1. 20 October 2026 Signed by Pres. Trump

    What's next: Takes effect (on enactment unless the text sets other dates)

  2. 20 October 2026 Became Public Law
  3. 15 October 2026 Presented to President
  4. 1 more action
    1. 14 October 2026 Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  5. 30 September 2026 Passed Senate (unanimous consent)
  6. 1 more action
    1. 4 March 2026 Received in the Senate, read twice.
  7. 3 March 2026 Passed House with amendment (voice vote)
  8. 4 more actions
    1. 3 March 2026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
    2. 3 March 2026 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4307.
    3. 3 March 2026 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2363-2364)
    4. 3 March 2026 Mr. Walberg moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  9. 20 February 2026 Reported by committee
  10. 20 February 2026 Placed on calendar (House)
  11. 2 more actions
    1. 8 January 2026 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 36 - 0.
    2. 8 January 2026 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  12. 10 July 2025 Referred to committee
  13. 10 July 2025 Introduced in House
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