H.R. 4307 · 119th Congress · Public Law 119-131
Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act
4 sections in the law, all of them in the bill as introduced.
Signed October 20, 2026 · Introduced July 10, 2025 in the House
Sponsor: Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI-5) · 3 cosponsors (2 D, 1 R)
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Official title
To direct the Secretary of Labor to train certain employees of Department of Labor how to effectively detect and assist law enforcement in preventing human trafficking during the course of their official duties, and for other purposes.
Official summary (Congressional Research Service) · as public law
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.
How it became law
- IntroducedJul 10
- CommitteeJan 8
- HouseMar 3
- SenateSep 30
- SignedOct 20
As introduced: To direct the Secretary of Labor to train certain employees of Department of Labor how to effectively detect and assist law enforcement in preventing human trafficking during the course of their official duties, and for other purposes.
Key steps, cosponsors and text changes (19)
Sponsor
Original cosponsors
HouseReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced in House
- Text: Introduced in House
4 sections
Cosponsor joined
Cosponsor joined
HouseOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 36 - 0.
HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-507.
- Text: Reported in House
4 sections: 1 reworded
HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2363)
- Text: Engrossed in House
4 sections, no changes
SenateReceived in the Senate, read twice.
- Text: Received in Senate
4 sections, no changes
SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299)
HousePresented to President.
- Text: Enrolled Bill
4 sections, no changes
Became Public Law No: 119-131.
Signed by President.
Show every recorded step (23)
Sponsor
Original cosponsors
HouseReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced in House
- Text: Introduced in House
4 sections
Cosponsor joined
Cosponsor joined
HouseOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 36 - 0.
HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-507.
- Text: Reported in House
4 sections: 1 reworded
HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2363)
HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4307.
HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2363-2364)
HouseMr. Walberg moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- Text: Engrossed in House
4 sections, no changes
SenateReceived in the Senate, read twice.
- Text: Received in Senate
4 sections, no changes
SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299)
HousePresented to President.
- Text: Enrolled Bill
4 sections, no changes
Became Public Law No: 119-131.
Signed by President.
Source: GovInfo bill status and text versions. 3 cosponsors.
Every section
All 4 sections, in order
From the enrolled bill text on GovInfo. Read any section in full on Congress.gov.
- Sec. 1Short title
- Sec. 2Definition of human trafficking
- Sec. 3Training for Department personnel to identify human trafficking
- Sec. 4Reports to Congress
Sponsor and cosponsors
Show all 4 members, by last name
Sponsor: Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI-5)
- Rep. Lucy McBath (D-GA-6)
- Del. James Moylan (R-GU-0)
- Rep. Donald Norcross (D-NJ-1)
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Sources: bill text and status, GovInfo (Enrolled Bill) · Official summary, Congressional Research Service · Congress.gov, as of November 1, 2026. US government works are in the public domain · This bill on Congress.gov (opens in new tab)