This resolution officially designates January 2026 as 'National Human Trafficking Prevention Month' to raise awareness about human trafficking in the United States and worldwide. Human trafficking includes forced labor, sexual exploitation, forced marriage, and other forms of modern slavery—all serious crimes that violate basic human rights. The resolution emphasizes that this national observance helps educate the public about trafficking, encourages people to recognize warning signs, and strengthens community efforts to help survivors and hold criminals accountable. According to the National Human Trafficking Hotline, there were nearly 12,000 potential trafficking cases reported in 2024 alone, affecting communities in every state and territory. The resolution calls on government agencies at all levels, community organizations, faith groups, and private businesses to work together on prevention, victim support, and public education. It also urges law enforcement to prosecute traffickers aggressively and encourages all Americans to stay alert and report suspicious activity that might indicate trafficking.