National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, 2022

In simple terms

This proclamation designates January 2022 as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. It reaffirms the administration's commitment to combat human trafficking, references the updated National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking, and calls on businesses, civil society, and Americans to observe the month with awareness activities. The document contains no binding policy directives, mandates, or regulatory changes.

Federal Register Open PDF 87 FR 869

Record & deadlines

Dec 30, 2021Signed
Signed by the President
Jan 6, 2022FR published
Published in the Federal Register · 87 FR 869
Federal Register PDF
Jan 1, 2022
National Human Trafficking Prevention Month begins

Key directives

Proclaim January 2022 as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month
Call upon businesses, civil society organizations, communities of faith, families, and all Americans to observe month with appropriate programs and activities aimed at preventing all forms of human trafficking

What to expect

Immediate

Proclamation takes effect designating January 2022 as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month

Near term (90d)

Month-long observance period for awareness programs and activities

Long term

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Risks & tensions

Document references updated National Action Plan but does not direct any agency action or create obligations
Language on 'whole-of-government approach' and equity connections is aspirational, not directive
No funding or enforcement mechanisms attached