IV 
119TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1024 
Expressing support for the designation of January 2026 as ‘‘National Human 
Trafficking Prevention Month’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 30, 2026 
Mr. MCGUIRE submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on the Judiciary 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for the designation of January 2026 
as ‘‘National Human Trafficking Prevention Month’’. 
Whereas human trafficking, including forced labor, involun-
tary 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 na-
tional 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 com-
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prehensive framework to prevent trafficking, protect sur-
vivors, and prosecute traffickers; 
Whereas National Human Trafficking Awareness Day is ob-
served 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 commu-
nity response, and promote survivor-centered support; 
Whereas public awareness and vigilance are essential to com-
bating trafficking and ensuring that human trafficking 
victims are properly identified and criminals are held 
fully accountable; 
Whereas, in calendar year 2024, the National Human Traf-
ficking 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 gov-
ernment 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; 
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(2) encourages State, local, and Tribal Govern-
ments, faith-based institutions, community organiza-
tions, and private sector partners to engage in pre-
vention efforts, victim support, and public education 
tailored to local needs; 
(3) urges strong law enforcement action, includ-
ing secure borders, effective immigration enforce-
ment, and prosecution of traffickers to the fullest ex-
tent of the law; 
(4) recognizes the indispensable role of sur-
vivors, families, faith leaders, and community advo-
cates in shaping effective, compassionate, and ac-
countable responses to trafficking; and 
(5) encourages all Americans to remain vigilant, 
learn the indicators of trafficking, and report sus-
picious activity promptly. 
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