Jon Husted (R-OH)
Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act
A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- 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
- Scored +6
Would children be better off under this?
The bill specifically addresses training to counter oppressive child labor.
- Scored +5
Is this likely to lift people out of poverty?
By detecting and preventing human trafficking, the bill aims to protect vulnerable individuals from exploitation.
- Scored +4
Would immigrants be better off under this?
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. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would children be better off under this? — The bill specifically addresses training to counter oppressive child labor. Would immigrants be better off under this? — The bill aims to protect potential trafficking victims, many of whom are immigrants. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Detection of trafficking provides a safety net for vulnerable, low-income individuals.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires annual reports to Congress regarding training and case referrals. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill expands the training and oversight duties of the Department of Labor.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — By detecting and preventing human trafficking, the bill aims to protect vulnerable individuals from exploitation.
- 7/10/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Elissa SlotkinDemocrat · Michigan