H.R. 1992 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Decent Working Conditions and Fair Competition Act
H.R. 1992 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Apr 23, 2007, sponsored by Michael H. Michaud with 174 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 23, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 174
- Policy area
- Foreign Trade and International Finance
What it does
Decent Working Conditions and Fair Competition Act - Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to revise the prohibition on importing convict-made goods into the United States to make it unlawful to: (1) import into, or export from, the United States any sweatshop good; or (2) introduce into commerce, sell, trade, or advertise in commerce, offer to sell, or transport or distribute in U.S. commerce, any sweatshop good.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Michael H. Michaud (D-ME). Co-sponsors: 167 Democrats, 7 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 23, 2007
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. (May 2, 2007)
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