Bills · HRES 1024
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 1024Crime and Law Enforcement
Expressing support for the designation of January 2026 as "National Human Trafficking Prevention Month".
INTRO JAN 30· LAST ACTION JAN 30
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis resolution matters because it's a formal statement from the U.S. House of Representatives about a critical human rights issue. By supporting a "National Human Trafficking Prevention Month," Congress signals its commitment to fighting modern slavery and raises public awareness about the problem. This can lead to more people understanding the dangers of trafficking and knowing how to identify and report it.
If this resolution passes, it could galvanize governments, communities, and businesses to enhance their anti-trafficking efforts, potentially leading to better protection for vulnerable individuals and more effective prosecution of traffickers. If it doesn't pass, it would mean the House did not formally endorse this particular awareness month, which might result in less coordinated national attention on preventing human trafficking.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The House of Representatives officially supports designating January 2026 as "National Human Trafficking Prevention Month."
This formal declaration draws national attention to human trafficking prevention efforts.
PROVISION 02
It encourages state, local, tribal governments, community groups, and businesses to engage in prevention, victim support, and public education.
This aims to broaden the network of organizations actively working to combat human trafficking.
PROVISION 03
It urges strong law enforcement action, including secure borders and effective immigration enforcement, to prosecute traffickers.
This emphasizes the importance of holding those who commit human trafficking crimes accountable.
PROVISION 04
It encourages all Americans to remain vigilant, learn trafficking indicators, and promptly report suspicious activity.
This empowers individuals to play a role in identifying and preventing human trafficking.
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2 EVENTSJAN 30
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JAN 30
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 1024
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 30, 2026
Last actionJan 30, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 30, 2026
House Res.HRES 1024Crime and Law Enforcement
Expressing support for the designation of January 2026 as "National Human Trafficking Prevention Month".
INTRODUCED JAN 30, 2026· LAST ACTION JAN 30, 2026
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