McBath Bill to Stop Human Trafficking Signed Into Law

Atlanta, GA – Bipartisan legislation led by Rep. Lucy McBath (D-GA) and House Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) has been signed into law. H.R. 4307, the Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act , strengthens the Department of Labor’s ability to identify signs of human trafficking and refer suspected cases to law enforcement. It marks McBath’s 13 th piece of legislation to become law. “Human trafficking is a devastating crime that too often goes unnoticed in workplaces and communities across the country,” said Rep. McBath . “We are giving Department of Labor employees the training and tools they need to recognize warning signs, help protect vulnerable individuals, and support efforts to hold traffickers accountable. I’m proud to see our bipartisan legislation signed into law and grateful to my colleagues on both sides of the aisle for their partnership in advancing this important measure.” The Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act: Provides Department of Labor employees with training to identify indicators of human trafficking during workplace inspections and investigations. Establishes procedures for referring suspected trafficking cases to law enforcement. Strengthens federal efforts to detect trafficking, protect victims, and prevent exploitation. An overview of the bill is available here .