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Senate Resolution Recognizing National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month

Original title: A resolution supporting the observation of National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month during the period beginning on January 1, 2026, and ending on February 1, 2026, to raise awareness of, and opposition to, human trafficking and modern slavery.

Last action · February 10, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S557; text: CR S555-556)

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What This Bill Would Do

The Senate has officially designated January 2026 as National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month to increase public awareness and opposition to human trafficking. This encourages national focus on these issues throughout the month of January.

Why it matters

This establishes a formal federal observation period from January 1, 2026, to February 1, 2026, intended to coordinate public education and advocacy efforts against human trafficking and modern slavery.

Who It Would Affect

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Human trafficking advocacy organizations

These groups may utilize the federal designation to coordinate awareness campaigns and public outreach.

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What does this resolution actually do?

It formally recognizes January 2026 as a month dedicated to raising awareness about and opposing human trafficking and modern slavery.

Does this resolution change any laws?

No, this is a expressing the sense of the Senate; it does not change existing criminal or civil laws.

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S557; text: CR S555-556)Feb 10, 2026

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Symbolic Legislative Focus

The Senate is utilizing formal resolutions to align public awareness calendars with specific human rights advocacy goals.

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National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month, United States Senate

otherNational Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month“The specific month-long observation period established by the resolution.”Map →

OrganizationUnited States Senate“The legislative body that agreed to the resolution.”Map →

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