HOTEL Act of 2024

This bill requires U.S. federal agencies to prioritize booking lodging at hotels that meet specific anti-human trafficking standards for their employees. Hotels must implement zero-tolerance policies against trafficking, train staff to identify and report suspected cases (including via the National Human Trafficking Hotline), post required materials, and avoid retaliation against reporting employees. The General Services Administration (GSA) will maintain a list of compliant hotels and require biennial self-certification of adherence to these standards. This directly affects hotels seeking government travel contracts and federal agencies managing lodging expenses.