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H.R. 3721 (115th)

Labor, Human, and Civil Rights Trade Policy Act

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Introduced

8 September 2017

Last action

8 September 2017 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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.

Sponsors

Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25], Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4], Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]

Subjects

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11 August 2025

Summary

Labor, Human, and Civil Rights Trade Policy Act This bill amends the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 to require trade agreement implementing bills to: (1) achieve the negotiating objectives of adherence by parties to internationally recognized core labor standards; and (2) ensure that parties demonstrate respect for internationally recognized human rights, as indicated through assessments over a period of at least 10 years. For purposes of the meaning of core labor standards, the bill expands the definition of employment discrimination.

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Timeline

  1. 8 September 2017

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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. 8 September 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 8 September 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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