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Human Trafficking: Training Recognition for Businesses

Also known as: Human Trafficking Awareness Training Recognition Act of 2026

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Key Points

  • The Department of Homeland Security would create a new program to recognize businesses that teach their employees how to identify and report signs of human trafficking.
  • Private companies in industries where trafficking is more common can apply for a special certificate to show customers and the public that their staff is trained to help victims.
  • To get the certificate, employers must submit an application between January and April each year showing exactly what kind of training they provided to their workers.
  • Businesses that receive the award can display it for one year and will be listed in an official government registry, but it is illegal for a company to lie about having the certification.
  • The program will be funded by fees paid by the businesses that apply, which are intended to cover the costs of running the certification process.

Milestones

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Jan 22, 2026House

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Jan 22, 2026

Introduced in House

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Human Trafficking Awareness Training Recognition Act of 2026

Bill NumberHR 7234
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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D: 2R: 1

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