Bills · S 2241
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2241Employment and training programsLaw enforcement administration and funding
Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act
INTRO JUL 10· LAST ACTION JUL 10
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because human trafficking is a severe crime that often goes undetected, trapping vulnerable individuals in exploitative situations. Many victims are exploited in workplaces, making Department of Labor employees, who frequently inspect workplaces, uniquely positioned to spot the signs.
If this bill becomes law, it could lead to more victims being identified and rescued, improving enforcement against traffickers. It would also foster better cooperation between labor investigators and law enforcement, ensuring a more coordinated response to this complex issue. Without this bill, a valuable opportunity to leverage the Department of Labor's presence in workplaces to combat human trafficking might be missed, potentially leaving more victims suffering in silence.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Secretary of Labor to create a program to train certain Department of Labor employees on how to detect human trafficking and assist law enforcement.
This aims to equip a new group of federal employees with skills to identify and report human trafficking, potentially increasing the number of cases detected.
PROVISION 02
The training must include methods for identifying suspected victims and traffickers, and a clear process for referring potential cases to the Department of Justice and other authorities, while protecting victim rights.
This ensures that employees have practical, actionable steps to take when they encounter potential trafficking situations, leading to effective intervention.
PROVISION 03
The Secretary must consider the training needs of Wage and Hour Division employees, especially those working in states with a significant increase in oppressive child labor.
This focuses resources on areas where exploitation of vulnerable individuals, including children, is a recognized and growing problem.
PROVISION 04
The Department of Labor must submit annual reports to Congress detailing the training provided, its effectiveness, and the number of human trafficking cases referred to law enforcement.
This provision ensures accountability and transparency, allowing Congress to monitor the program's impact and make informed decisions about its continuation or improvement.
SPONSORSHIP
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R· Ohio
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUL 10
Introduced in Senate
JUL 10
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2241
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 10, 2025
Last actionJul 10, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, AND PENSIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 10, 2025
Senate BillS 2241Employment and training programsLaw enforcement administration and funding
Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act
INTRODUCED JUL 10, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 10, 2025
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READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
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