Summary
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.
Legislative Journey
Received in the Senate.
SenateMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2363)
HousePassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2363)
DEBATE - 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.
HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 433.
HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-507.
HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-507.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 36 - 0.
HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
HouseReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HouseIntroduced in House
Introduced in House