H.R. 4307: Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act

A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.

Overview

Congress	119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026)
Type	House bill (H.R.)
Originating chamber	House
Introduced	2025-07-10
Sponsor	Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5]
Policy area	Crime and Law Enforcement
Cosponsors	3
Latest action	2026-03-04 — Received in the Senate.
Last updated	2026-07-13

Summary

Official summary (Reported to House, 2026-02-20):

Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act

This bill 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 bill 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.

Cosponsors (3)

Name	Party / state
Lucy McBath	D GA (original cosponsor) 2025-07-10
Donald Norcross	D NJ 2026-01-07
James C. Moylan	R GU 2026-01-08

Full text & official record

The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 4307 are published by Congress on congress.gov.

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Frequently asked questions

What is H.R. 4307?

H.R. 4307 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act.

Where can I read the full bill text?

The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 4307 are available on congress.gov.

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