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H.R. 1992 (110th)

Decent Working Conditions and Fair Competition Act

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

23 April 2007

Last action

2 May 2007 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Sponsors

Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Rep. Visclosky, Peter J. [D-IN-1], Rep. Mollohan, Alan B. [D-WV-1], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Fattah, Chaka [D-PA-2], Rep. Sutton, Betty [D-OH-13], Rep. Baird, Brian [D-WA-3], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5], Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29], Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5], Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38], Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Walz, Timothy J. [D-MN-1], Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4], Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13], Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9], Rep. Stupak, Bart [D-MI-1], Rep. Allen, Thomas H. [D-ME-1], Rep. Salazar, John T. [D-CO-3], Rep. Solis, Hilda L. [D-CA-32], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26], Rep. Chandler, Ben [D-KY-6], Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13], Rep. Kagen, Steve [D-WI-8], Rep. McHugh, John M. [R-NY-23], Rep. Altmire, Jason [D-PA-4], Rep. Braley, Bruce L. [D-IA-1], Rep. Jefferson, William J. [D-LA-2], Rep. Ross, Mike [D-AR-4], Rep. Carnahan, Russ [D-MO-3], Rep. Jones, Stephanie Tubbs [D-OH-11], Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2], Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-12], Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI], Rep. Davis, Lincoln [D-TN-4], Rep. Space, Zachary T. [D-OH-18], Rep. Marshall, Jim [D-GA-8], Rep. Edwards, Chet [D-TX-17]

Subjects

Defence, Transport

Source updated

14 August 2025

Defence · Transport

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Summary

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. Grants the President, for reasons of national interest, authority to recommend waiver of the applications set forth in this Act in connection with the goods of any country with respect to one or more of the principles and rights defined in this Act as a core labor standard. Sets forth procedures for consideration of such a waiver. Makes it unlawful for persons to introduce into commerce, sell, trade, or advertise in commerce, offer to sell or transport or distribute in commerce any sweatshop good. Requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to enforce this prohibition as if it were an unfair or deceptive act or practice proscribed under the Federal Trade Commission Act. Allows specified persons with standing to bring a civil action in U.S. district courts against sellers of goods, wares, articles, or merchandise on grounds of a violation of such prohibition. Prohibits executive agencies and the Armed Forces from entering into procurement contracts for sweatshop goods. Prohibits anything in this Act from being construed to preempt a state from regulating labor standards required in the mining, production, or manufacture of merchandise purchased by the state.

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Timeline

  1. 23 April 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Oversight and Government Reform, Rules, Energy and Commerce, and Foreign Affairs, 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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 23 April 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Oversight and Government Reform, Rules, Energy and Commerce, and Foreign Affairs, 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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 23 April 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 23 April 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 24 April 2007

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.

    Source: Committee

  6. 2 May 2007

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

    Source: Committee

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