S. 65 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
S. 65 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) has passed the senate — introduced on Jan 27, 2021, sponsored by Marco Rubio with 54 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the Senate
- Introduced
- Jan 27, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 54
- Policy area
- International Affairs
What it does
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act This bill imposes importation limits on goods produced using forced labor in China, especially the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, and imposes sanctions related to such forced labor. The Department of Homeland Security and the Department of the Treasury shall report to Congress a strategy for preventing the importation of goods produced in China using forced labor.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Marco Rubio (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 25 Democrats, 27 Republicans, 2 Independents.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 27, 2021
- Passed the SenateJul 14, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Held at the desk. (Jul 16, 2021)
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