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- H.R.3843
H.R.3843: Sweatshop Product Ban Act of 1996
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced July 17, 1996
- Latest Major Action Aug. 29, 1996
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
40 (37 Democrats, 1 Independent, 1 Independent Democrat, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Sweatshop Product Ban Act of 1996 - Prohibits the Defense Commissary Agency (DCA) or any nonappropriated fund instrumentality (NFI) which operates a military commissary or exchange store from purchasing for resale at such store any consumer item imported into the United States if the DCA or NFI has reason to believe that such item was not procured in conformity with minimum labor standards. Directs the Secretary of Labor to: (1) develop the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on National Security.
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Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Readiness.
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| July 17, 1996 |
Introduced in the House by Robert A. Underwood (D-Guam) |