Require training for school staff to help them identify and report signs of human trafficking.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Human Trafficking and Exploitation Prevention Training Act?
The bill H.R. 1185 has been in the House Committee on Energy and Commerce since February 10, 2025. The committee members must hold a vote to move the bill forward, but most bills fail to receive a committee vote and expire without further action.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Human Trafficking and Exploitation Prevention Training Act (H.R. 1185 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 623 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 623 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Vern Buchanan (R-FL)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.