Expressing support for the designation of January 2026 as "National Human Trafficking Prevention Month".

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1024 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1024

 Expressing support for the designation of January 2026 as ``National 
                 Human Trafficking Prevention Month''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            January 30, 2026

 Mr. McGuire submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
                     the Committee on the Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Expressing support for the designation of January 2026 as ``National 
                 Human Trafficking Prevention Month''.

Whereas human trafficking, including forced labor, involuntary servitude, 
        commercial sexual exploitation, and forced marriage, remains a serious 
        crime and a grave violation of human rights in the United States and 
        around the world;
Whereas the House of Representatives reaffirmed the national commitment to 
        freedom and human dignity under the Thirteenth Amendment to the 
        Constitution of the United States, which prohibits slavery and 
        involuntary servitude;
Whereas Congress enacted the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (22 
        U.S.C. 7101 et seq.), establishing a comprehensive framework to prevent 
        trafficking, protect survivors, and prosecute traffickers;
Whereas National Human Trafficking Awareness Day is observed on January 11th to 
        raise public awareness about the persistence of modern slavery;
Whereas national observances focused on human trafficking prevention increase 
        public awareness of the realities of human trafficking, enhance 
        reporting, strengthen community response, and promote survivor-centered 
        support;
Whereas public awareness and vigilance are essential to combating trafficking 
        and ensuring that human trafficking victims are properly identified and 
        criminals are held fully accountable;
Whereas, in calendar year 2024, the National Human Trafficking Hotline 
        identified 11,999 potential trafficking cases, involving 21,865 
        potential victims, as reported through calls, texts, webchats, online 
        submissions, and emails;
Whereas, since its inception, the National Human Trafficking Hotline has 
        identified 112,822 cases of human trafficking and 218,568 victims 
        nationwide; and
Whereas trafficking affects communities in every State and territory and 
        requires cooperation across all levels of government and civil society: 
        Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the designation of ``National Human 
        Trafficking Prevention Month'' and affirms the Nation's 
        commitment to ending all forms of human trafficking;
            (2) encourages State, local, and Tribal Governments, faith-
        based institutions, community organizations, and private sector 
        partners to engage in prevention efforts, victim support, and 
        public education tailored to local needs;
            (3) urges strong law enforcement action, including secure 
        borders, effective immigration enforcement, and prosecution of 
        traffickers to the fullest extent of the law;
            (4) recognizes the indispensable role of survivors, 
        families, faith leaders, and community advocates in shaping 
        effective, compassionate, and accountable responses to 
        trafficking; and
            (5) encourages all Americans to remain vigilant, learn the 
        indicators of trafficking, and report suspicious activity 
        promptly.
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