H.R. 443Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act

1 recorded action297 of these members are on the 2026 ballotWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: Tim Walberg [R-MI-05]
Cosponsors: 6 · 4 Republicans · 2 Democrats
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Committees: Education and Workforce Committee, Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
Latest action: Feb 6, 2024 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

IntroducedJan 20, 2023
Passed the HouseFeb 5, 2024
Passed the SenateNot yet reached
Sent to the PresidentNot yet reached
Became lawNot yet reached

What the measure doesCRS summary

Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act

This bill requires the Department of Labor to provide training and education to its employees on how to effectively detect and 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.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.R. 443 as reported to House on Jan 25, 2024. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 33

House Feb 5, 2024

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act

Passed · Two-thirds required

407 Yea 0 Nay 23 not voting

Crossed both parties No voting member broke with their own party.

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How the chamber split

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All members430 members

Democratic212 members

Republican218 members

marks half of the votes cast. A party’s majority is the side most of its voting members took.

Cosponsors6 · 4 Republicans · 2 Democrats

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor H.R. 443 and vote against it. 2 signed when it was filed.

DGregorio Sablan [D-MP-00]Original

RAnn Wagner [R-MO-02]Original2026 profile

DElissa Slotkin [D-MI-07]Joined Nov 28, 2023

RByron Donalds [R-FL-19]Joined Jan 9, 2024

RErin Houchin [R-IN-09]Joined Jan 9, 20242026 profile

RMonica De La Cruz [R-TX-15]Joined Jan 22, 20242026 profile

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H.R. 443Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 33

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

How the chamber split

Cosponsors6 · 4 Republicans · 2 Democrats

H.R. 443Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 33

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

How the chamber split

Cosponsors6 · 4 Republicans · 2 Democrats

Who lobbied on H.R. 4432 organizations

Who lobbied on H.R. 4432 organizations