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Bill115th CongressFiled May 25, 2017Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 2664

Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act

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What it doesSummary passed house without amendment (Jul 12, 2017)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act

(Sec. 3) This bill directs the Department of Labor to implement a program to: (1) train and periodically retrain relevant Labor personnel to detect and assist law enforcement in preventing human trafficking during the course of their primary roles and responsibilities, and (2) ensure that such personnel regularly receive current information on matters related to the detection of human trafficking.

Such training may be conducted through in-class or virtual learning capabilities and shall include: (1) methods for identifying suspected victims and perpetrators of human trafficking, (2) location- or environment-specifiic training, (3) other topics that reflect current trends and best practices for particular locations or professional environments, (4) a course of action for referring human trafficking cases to the Department of Justice and other appropriate authorities, and (5) post-training evaluation.

(Sec. 4) Labor shall report to Congress annually regarding: (1) the effectiveness of the training, (2) the number of Labor employees who have completed such training, (3) the number of of human trafficking cases referred to Labor personnel, and (4) the metrics used to measure and track responses.

What just happenedJul 13, 2017

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-7](R-MI)Sponsor
15 cosponsors4 D11 R
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  1. Jul 13, 2017IntroReferral

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

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  2. Jul 12, 2017FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Jul 12, 2017FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5486)

  4. Jul 12, 2017Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5486)

  5. Jul 12, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2664.

  6. Jul 12, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5486-5488)

  7. Jul 12, 2017FloorH30300

    Mr. Walberg moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  8. May 25, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

    Education and the Workforce Committee
  9. May 25, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  10. May 25, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House without amendmentJul 12, 201781

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act

(Sec. 3) This bill directs the Department of Labor to implement a program to: (1) train and periodically retrain relevant Labor personnel to detect and assist law enforcement in preventing human trafficking during the course of their primary roles and responsibilities, and (2) ensure that such personnel regularly receive current information on matters related to the detection of human trafficking.

Such training may be conducted through in-class or virtual learning capabilities and shall include: (1) methods for identifying suspected victims and perpetrators of human trafficking, (2) location- or environment-specifiic training, (3) other topics that reflect current trends and best practices for particular locations or professional environments, (4) a course of action for referring human trafficking cases to the Department of Justice and other appropriate authorities, and (5) post-training evaluation.

(Sec. 4) Labor shall report to Congress annually regarding: (1) the effectiveness of the training, (2) the number of Labor employees who have completed such training, (3) the number of of human trafficking cases referred to Labor personnel, and (4) the metrics used to measure and track responses.

Introduced in HouseMay 25, 2017

Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act

This bill directs the Department of Labor to implement a program to: (1) train and periodically retrain relevant Labor personnel to detect and assist law enforcement in preventing human trafficking during the course of their primary roles and responsibilities, and (2) ensure that such personnel regularly receive current information on matters related to the detection of human trafficking.

Labor shall report annually to Congress regarding the effectiveness of the training, the number of Labor employees who have completed such training, and the number of of human trafficking cases referred to Labor personnel.

Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act — Informed