Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act
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Crime and Law Enforcement
Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5] (R) — MI
Summary
This bill requires the Department of Labor to provide training and education to its employees on how to effectively assist law enforcement in detecting human trafficking.
The bill directs Labor to determine which employees should receive the training and education based on their official duties. Further, it requires the training and education to include information that is appropriate for the employees' location or environment; that reflects current trends and best practices for the location or environment; and that is relevant to detecting human trafficking, identifying suspected victims, and referring potential cases to the Department of Justice and other appropriate authorities.
Legislative subjects
Congressional oversight; Crime and Law Enforcement; Crime prevention; Employment and training programs; Government information and archives; Human trafficking; Law enforcement administration and funding; Performance measurement; Smuggling and trafficking
Latest action
Received in the Senate.
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