What does Preamble of S 2241 do?

This bill, formally titled '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,' aims to direct the Secretary of Labor to train specific employees. The training is intended to enable employees to detect and assist law enforcement in preventing human trafficking. The training will occur during the employees' official duties.

What does SHORT TITLE. of S 2241 do?

This Act is formally titled the Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act.

What does DEFINITION OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING. of S 2241 do?

This section defines 'human trafficking' for the purposes of this Act. The definition of 'human trafficking' is based on paragraph (11) of section 103 of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000. The Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 is codified as 22 U.S.C. 7102.

What does TRAINING FOR DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL TO IDENTIFY HUMAN of S 2241 do?

This section requires the Secretary of Labor to implement a training program for Department of Labor employees within 180 days of the Act's enactment. The training program will provide both initial and periodic continuing education to employees the Secretary determines need it based on their duties. For Wage and Hour Division employees, the Secretary will consider training needs in states experiencing a significant increase in oppressive child labor. Training can be conducted through in-class or virtual learning. The training must be appropriate for the employees' location and professional environment, reflecting current trends and best practices. Training must include information on detecting human trafficking relevant to employees' duties, methods for identifying victims and traffickers, and referral procedures to appropriate authorities. Referral procedures must protect victims' rights and involve collaboration with advocacy organizations, Federal agencies, and state/local officials. Employees receiving training must evaluate the training after completion.

What does REPORTS TO CONGRESS. of S 2241 do?

This section mandates annual reports to Congress regarding a program implemented under section 3(a). The Secretary of Labor must submit these reports to the Committee on Education and Workforce of the House and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate. Reports must include an evaluation of the training and continuing education provided, including its overall effectiveness and the number of individuals who completed it. Reports must also detail the number of human trafficking cases referred to the Department of Justice and other authorities. The Department of Labor must describe the processes used to measure and track the response of the Department of Justice and other authorities to these cases.

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Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act — S. 2241

Last updated: 7/10/2025 · Introduced: 7/10/2025

Author: Jon Husted (R-OH)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill requires the Secretary of Labor to establish a training program for Department of Labor employees to detect and prevent human trafficking, including initial and ongoing education tailored to their roles.
The training will cover identifying victims and traffickers, referral procedures that protect victims' rights, and must be evaluated by employees who complete it.
The Secretary of Labor must submit annual reports to Congress detailing the training program's effectiveness, the number of individuals trained, and the number of human trafficking cases referred to law enforcement.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 4307(Passed House)Official page

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