Bill · S. 2241· Senate(119-S-2241)
Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act
- Introduced
- 7/10/2025
- Last activity
- 7/10/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Sponsored by
- Jon Husted
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act," directs the Secretary of Labor to create a training program for specific employees. The program aims to teach staff how to detect and assist law enforcement in preventing human trafficking during their official duties. The Secretary must implement this training and periodic continuing education within 180 days of the Act's enactment. When considering employees of the Wage and Hour Division, the Secretary must look at training needs in states with significant increases in oppressive child labor. The training includes identifying victims and parties suspected of trafficking, as well as a course of action for referring cases to the Department of Justice. Additionally, the Secretary is required to submit annual reports to specific Congressional committees regarding the program's effectiveness and the number of cases referred.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would children be better off under this?+6
The bill specifically addresses training to counter oppressive child labor.
Is this likely to lift people out of poverty?+5
By detecting and preventing human trafficking, the bill aims to protect vulnerable individuals from exploitation.
Would immigrants be better off under this?+4
The bill aims to protect potential trafficking victims, many of whom are immigrants.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Detection of Human Trafficking: By providing training on current information and methods for identifying suspected victims and suspicious parties, employees can more effectively detect human trafficking during their official duties (Section 3(b)(2)(A)(iii)).
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Standardized Referral Processes: The bill establishes a clear course of action for referring potential cases to the Department of Justice and other authorities, which includes collaborating with victim advocacy organizations and government officials (Section 3(b)(2)(A)(iii)(III)).
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Targeted Support for Vulnerable Areas: The Secretary must consider the training needs of Wage and Hour Division employees in states experiencing a significant increase in oppressive child labor (Section 3(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Privacy Concerns: The bill notes that the provision of information related to the detection of human trafficking must be consistent with privacy laws (Section 3(b)(2)(A)(iii)(I)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+6Good For Immigrants+4Good For Low Income Households+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4Increases Federal Power+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+5
- 7/10/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Elissa SlotkinDemocrat · Michigan