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H.R. 4307 · 119th Congress · Public Law 119-131

Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act

Became lawCrime and Law Enforcement
IntroducedJul 10, 2025
Passed HouseMar 3, 2026
Passed SenateSep 30, 2026
To PresidentOct 15, 2026
Became lawOct 20, 2026

How this bill changes the law

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H.R. 4307 doesn't change any existing section of law. It created 3 new provisions of its own. Read from the bill text in its final form, as sent to the President.

New provisions of the bill's own

  • Sec. 2 Definition of human trafficking
  • Sec. 3 Training for Department personnel to identify human trafficking
  • Sec. 4 Reports to Congress
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    What it does

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    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.

    Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Public Law, Oct 20, 2026).

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    What has happened

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    1. 2026-10-20Became Public Law No: 119-131.Library of Congress
    2. 2026-10-20Became Public Law No: 119-131.Library of Congress
    3. 2026-10-20Signed by President.Library of Congress
    4. 2026-10-20Signed by President.Library of Congress
    5. 2026-10-15Presented to President.House floor actions
    6. 2026-10-15Presented to President.Library of Congress
    7. 2026-10-14Message on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
    8. 2026-09-30Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299)Senate
    9. 2026-09-30Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.Library of Congress
    10. 2026-03-04Received in the Senate, read twice.Senate
    11. 2026-03-03Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
    12. 2026-03-03On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2363)House floor actions
    13. 2026-03-03Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2363)Library of Congress
    14. 2026-03-03DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4307.House floor actions
    15. 2026-03-03Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2363-2364)House floor actions
    16. 2026-03-03Mr. Walberg moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
    17. 2026-02-20Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 433.House floor actions
    18. 2026-02-20Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-507.House floor actions
    19. 2026-02-20Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-507.Library of Congress
    20. 2026-01-08Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 36 - 0.House committee actions
    21. 2026-01-08Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
    22. 2025-07-10Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.House floor actions
    23. 2025-07-10Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
    24. 2025-07-10Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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    After it became law

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    Nothing in the Federal Register names Public Law 119-131 yet (checked Oct 27, 2026). Many laws need no new rules: they set penalties, name a building, or fund something directly.

    Cosponsors

    • Lucy McBath D-GA-6
    • James C. Moylan R-GU-At Large
    • Donald Norcross D-NJ-1