Human Trafficking Awareness Training Recognition Act of 2026
The Human Trafficking Awareness Training Recognition Act of 2026 creates a certification program for employers in industries with high human trafficking prevalence, allowing them to earn recognition after providing employee training on identifying and responding to human trafficking. Employers must apply annually between January 31 and April 30, detailing their training efforts, and the Secretary of Homeland Security will issue a one-year certificate to qualifying employers. The program prohibits false displays of certification, mandates annual reports to Congress on participation and costs, and authorizes application fees to cover administrative expenses.
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Introduced Jan 22, 2026
Last action Jan 23, 2026
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Jan 23, 2026
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
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Jan 22, 2026
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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
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