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H.R. 5635 (109th)

Decent Working Conditions and Fair Competition Act

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Introduced

16 June 2006

Last action

27 June 2006 · Introduced

Status

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4668)

Sponsors

Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH], Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13], Rep. Strickland, Ted [D-OH-6], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Jones, Stephanie Tubbs [D-OH-11], Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2], Rep. Pastor, Ed [D-AZ-4], Rep. Mollohan, Alan B. [D-WV-1], Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT], Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Ross, Mike [D-AR-4], Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Carson, Julia [D-IN-7], Rep. Visclosky, Peter J. [D-IN-1], Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10], Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9], Rep. Solis, Hilda L. [D-CA-32], Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-14], Rep. Edwards, Chet [D-TX-17], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2], Rep. Baird, Brian [D-WA-3], Rep. Marshall, Jim [D-GA-8], Rep. Ford, Harold E., Jr. [D-TN-9], Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7], Rep. Holden, Tim [D-PA-17], Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Ruppersberger, C. A. Dutch [D-MD-2], Rep. Carnahan, Russ [D-MO-3], Rep. Tierney, John F. [D-MA-6], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD], Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13], Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6], Rep. Obey, David R. [D-WI-7], Rep. Davis, Lincoln [D-TN-4], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5]

Subjects

Defence, Transport

Source updated

5 December 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. Amends the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 and federal law regarding the Armed Forces to prohibit executive agencies from entering into procurement contracts for sweatshop goods.

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Timeline

  1. 16 June 2006

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Government Reform, Rules, Energy and Commerce, and International Relations, 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. 16 June 2006

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Government Reform, Rules, Energy and Commerce, and International Relations, 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. 16 June 2006

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 16 June 2006

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 22 June 2006

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4497-4498)

    Source: IntroReferral

  6. 23 June 2006

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman .

    Source: Committee

  7. 27 June 2006

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4668)

    Source: IntroReferral

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