Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7234

Human Trafficking Awareness Training Recognition Act of 2026

Human Trafficking: Training Recognition for Businesses

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This bill is currently in the House Judiciary and Homeland Security committees. Nothing has happened with the bill since it was introduced in January 2026. It is considered stalled because there has been no action for five months.

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Reintroduced
Reintroduced from H.R. 8974 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 8974 (118th) →

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.

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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.

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Jan 22, 2026

Introduced in House

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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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