Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act became law 467 days after introduction, with cosponsors from both parties
Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 106 words.
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.
- Committees
- House Education and Workforce Committee
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement: 118 of 4,553 bills became law, 113th–118th (2.6%)
- Sponsor
- 5 of 159 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 6, from enrolled bill to public law · 551 words
- Subjects
- Congressional oversightCrime preventionEmployment and training programsGovernment information and archivesHuman traffickingLaw enforcement administration and funding +2 more
- Latest action
- Oct 20, 2026: Became Public Law No: 119-131.
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
Each bill appears once, under its strongest link. 2 in all.
Identical or companion · 1
- 119th S. 2241 Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act R · Introduced
Related, per CRS or House · 1
- 118th H.R. 443 Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act R · Passed one chamber