Create a formal recognition program for businesses that provide human trafficking awareness training to their employees.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Human Trafficking Awareness Training Recognition Act of 2026?
The Human Trafficking Awareness Training Recognition Act of 2026 is stalled in the House Judiciary and Homeland Security committees as of June 2026. The House committee members must act next to hold a vote, but committee inaction is the most common way bills end in Congress. No progress has occurred since the bill was introduced on January 21, 2026.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Human Trafficking Awareness Training Recognition Act of 2026 (H.R. 7234 (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. 8974 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 8974 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
David Valadao (R-CA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.