H.Res. 1024 is a symbolic resolution expressing congressional support for designating January 2026 as "National Human Trafficking Prevention Month." The resolution does not create new law or establish binding requirements; instead, it reaffirms Congress's commitment to combating human trafficking in all its forms—including forced labor, sexual exploitation, and forced marriage—and encourages greater public awareness of the issue. The resolution calls on state, local, and tribal governments, faith-based organizations, community groups, and private businesses to strengthen prevention efforts, support trafficking survivors, and educate the public about how to identify and report trafficking. It also urges law enforcement to prosecute traffickers aggressively and encourages all Americans to learn the warning signs of trafficking and report suspicious activity. The resolution cites data showing that the National Human Trafficking Hotline identified nearly 12,000 potential cases involving over 21,000 victims in 2024 alone, demonstrating the ongoing scope of the problem across all states and territories.
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