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Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act

This bill imposes various restrictions related to China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous region, including by prohibiting certain imports from Xinjiang and imposing sanctions on those responsible for human rights violations there.

Goods manufactured or produced in Xinjiang shall not be entitled to entry into the United States unless Customs and Border Protection (1) determines that the goods were not manufactured by convict labor, forced labor, or indentured labor under penal sanctions; and (2) reports such a determination to Congress and to the public.

The President shall periodically report to Congress a list of foreign entities and individuals knowingly facilitating (1) the forced labor of Uyghurs, Kazakhs, Kyrgyz, and members of other Muslim minority groups in Xinjiang; and (2) efforts to contravene U.S. laws regarding the importation of forced labor goods from Xinjiang. The President shall impose property-blocking sanctions on the listed individuals and entities and impose visa-blocking sanctions on the listed individuals.

Securities issuers required to file annual or quarterly reports with the Securities Exchange Commission shall disclose in such reports instances in which the issuer knowingly engaged in certain activities related to Xinjiang, such as working with an entity building detention facilities or surveillance systems there. After such a disclosure, the President shall determine whether to investigate if sanctions or criminal charges are warranted.

The Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force and the Department of State shall report to Congress strategies to address forced labor in Xinjiang or any other part of China. The State Department shall also report to Congress a determination of whether the treatment of Muslim groups in Xinjiang constitutes crimes against humanity or genocide under U.S. law.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2022-12-22IntroReferralReceived in the Senate.Senate
2021-12-08FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2021-12-08VoteOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 428 - 1 (Roll no. 412). (text: CR H7495-7498)House floor actions
2021-12-08FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7533)House floor actions
2021-12-08FloorAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.House floor actions
2021-12-08FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1155.House floor actions
2021-12-08FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7495-7504)House floor actions
2021-12-08FloorMr. Meeks moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
2021-04-28CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.House committee actions
2021-04-21CommitteeOrdered to be Reported by Voice Vote.House committee actions
2021-04-21CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2021-02-18IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, the Judiciary, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2021-02-18IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, the Judiciary, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2021-02-18IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, the Judiciary, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2021-02-18IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, the Judiciary, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2021-02-18CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Trade.House committee actions
2021-02-18IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]
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Policy Area :

International Affairs
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  • Asia
  • Business records
  • Canada
  • China
  • Congressional oversight
  • Crime prevention
  • Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
  • Detention of persons
  • Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
  • Financial services and investments
  • Foreign and international corporations
  • Foreign property
  • Government information and archives
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Human rights
  • Human trafficking
  • Industrial facilities
  • International organizations and cooperation
  • Labor standards
  • Manufacturing
  • Mexico
  • Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
  • Racial and ethnic relations
  • Religion
  • Sanctions
  • Securities
  • Smuggling and trafficking
  • Trade agreements and negotiations
  • Trade restrictions
  • Visas and passports
  • War and emergency powers
  • War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

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