Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act

S 2241 (Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act) requires the U.S. Department of Labor to train specific employees - particularly those in the Wage and Hour Division working in states with rising oppressive child labor - on identifying human trafficking. The training, to be implemented within 180 days of enactment, covers current trafficking trends, victim identification methods, and proper referral procedures to the Department of Justice and victim advocacy groups, while respecting privacy laws. The bill mandates annual reports to Congress detailing training participation, effectiveness evaluations, and the number of trafficking cases referred by the Department of Labor to authorities. It directly affects Department of Labor staff handling labor enforcement and child labor issues, aiming to improve detection and response through structured training and accountability.