Human Trafficking Awareness Training Recognition Act of 2026
Human Trafficking: Training Recognition for Businesses
Legislative Progress
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
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.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Human Trafficking Awareness Training Recognition Act of 2026
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