Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act Signed Into Law as Public Law 119-131
The Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act (H.R. 4307) became law on October 20, 2026, as Public Law 119-131. Rep. Tim Walberg (R-Michigan) introduced it on July 10, 2025, with 3 cosponsors.
What the Law Does
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 Passed
- July 10, 2025: Introduced in the House
- February 20, 2026: Reported by committee
- March 3, 2026: Passed the House by voice vote
- September 30, 2026: Passed the Senate by unanimous consent
- October 20, 2026: Signed into law
The text and full legislative history are on Congress.gov.