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H.R. 6210 (116th)

Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act

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Introduced

11 March 2020

Last action

23 September 2020 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Sponsors

Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3], Rep. Malinowski, Tom [D-NJ-7], Rep. Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Meadows, Mark [R-NC-11], Rep. Yoho, Ted S. [R-FL-3], Rep. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8], Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8], Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12], Rep. Wexton, Jennifer [D-VA-10], Rep. Levin, Andy [D-MI-9], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5], Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2], Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6], Rep. Wild, Susan [D-PA-7], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Sarbanes, John P. [D-MD-3], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12], Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6], Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9], Rep. Porter, Katie [D-CA-47], Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6], Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14], Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria [D-NY-14], Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8], Denver Riggleman, Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3], Paul Cook, Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11], Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2], Rep. García, Jesús G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9], Rep. Tiffany, Thomas P. [R-WI-7], Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37]

Subjects

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Summary

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 certain information related to Xinjiang, including instances where the issuer knowingly (1) engaged in activities with an entity helping to create mass surveillance systems in Xinjiang, (2) engaged in activities with an entity running or building detention facilities for Muslim minority groups in Xinjiang, or (3) acquired a significant amount of textiles produced in Xinjiang. After being notified of such a disclosure, the President shall determine whether to investigate if sanctions or criminal charges are warranted.

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Timeline

  1. 11 March 2020

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

    Source: Committee

  2. 11 March 2020

    Introduced

    Referred 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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 11 March 2020

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 11 March 2020

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 22 September 2020

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  6. 22 September 2020

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 3 (Roll no. 196). (text: CR H4657-4660)

    Source: Floor

  7. 22 September 2020

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 3 (Roll no. 196).

    Source: Floor

  8. 22 September 2020

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4657-4666)

    Source: Floor

  9. 22 September 2020

    Vote

    At 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.

    Source: Floor

  10. 22 September 2020

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6210.

    Source: Floor

  11. 22 September 2020

    Floor

    Mr. Castro (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  12. 23 September 2020

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

22 September 2020 · passed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed · Official source

Yes 406 · No 3 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 22

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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