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H.R. 443 118th Congress House

Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act

Official title: To direct the Secretary of Labor to train certain employees of Department of Labor how to effectively detect and assist law enforcement in preventing human tra… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To direct the Secretary of Labor to train certain employees of Department of Labor how to effectively detect and assist law enforcement in preventing human trafficking during the course of their official duties, and for other purposes.

Introduced: January 20, 2023 Introduced by: Tim Walberg Republican · Michigan See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 118th Congress ended
It never became law before the 118th Congress (2023–2024) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 14 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 6, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Feb 5, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 5, 2024
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 - 0 (Roll no. 33). (text: CR H407)
Feb 5, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H409-410)
Feb 5, 2024
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Feb 5, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 443.
Feb 5, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H407-409)
Feb 5, 2024
Mr. Walberg moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jan 25, 2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and the Workforce. H. Rept. 118-355.
Jan 25, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 290.
Jan 10, 2024
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 0.
Jan 10, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 20, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 20, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Feb 5, 2024 House · vote #33 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 407–0 See who voted →
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 Latest action February 6, 2024

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act

This bill requires the Department of Labor to train its employees on how to effectively detect and assist law enforcement in detecting human trafficking.

 Bill text 4 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 6
All 6 Democratic 1 Republican 4
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De La Cruz, Monica
Texas · Jan 22, 2024
 R
Donalds, Byron
Florida · Jan 9, 2024
 R
Houchin, Erin
Indiana · Jan 9, 2024
 D
Slotkin, Elissa
Michigan · Nov 28, 2023
Sablan, Gregorio
· Jan 20, 2023
 R
Wagner, Ann
Missouri · Jan 20, 2023
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 443: Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-443/
MLA
"H.R. 443: Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-443/.
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H.R. 443, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-443/.
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