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H.R. 4307 Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act

Latest: Oct 20, 2026 · Became Public Law No: 119-131.

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  1. Jul 10, 2025 · House

    Sent to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

  2. Jul 10, 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

  3. Mar 3, 2026

    Passed House

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2363)

  4. Sep 30, 2026

    Passed Senate

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  5. Oct 20, 2026

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 119-131.

Full official history (19 actions)
  • Jul 10, 2025HouseReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Jul 10, 2025Introduced in House
  • Jan 8, 2026HouseOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 36 - 0.
  • Jan 8, 2026HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • Feb 20, 2026HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-507.
  • Feb 20, 2026HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 433.
  • Mar 3, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2363)
  • Mar 3, 2026HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • Mar 3, 2026HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2363)
  • Mar 3, 2026HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4307.
  • Mar 3, 2026HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2363-2364)
  • Mar 3, 2026HouseMr. Walberg moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  • Mar 4, 2026SenateReceived in the Senate, read twice.
  • Sep 30, 2026SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299)
  • Sep 30, 2026Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  • Oct 14, 2026SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
  • Oct 15, 2026HousePresented to President.
  • Oct 20, 2026Signed by President.
  • Oct 20, 2026Became Public Law No: 119-131.

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CRS summary (Public Law, 2026-10-20): 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. Became Public Law 119-131.