S. 2241: Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-07-10 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH] |
| Policy area | Crime and Law Enforcement |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2025-07-10 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| Last updated | 2026-04-06 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-07-10):
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 (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Elissa Slotkin | D MI (original cosponsor) 2025-07-10 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 2241 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 2241?
S. 2241 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. 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 S. 2241 are available on congress.gov.
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