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S.65: Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 27, 2021
- Latest Major Action July 16, 2021
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
54 (25 Democrats, 2 Independent Democrats, 27 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Engrossed in Senate - July 14, 2021
- Reported to Senate - June 24, 2021
- Introduced in Senate - Jan. 27, 2021
Bill Summary
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act This bill imposes importation limits on goods produced using forced labor in China, especially the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, and imposes sanctions related to such forced labor. The Department of Homeland Security shall report to Congress a strategy for preventing the importation of goods produced in China using forced labor. The strategy must contain certain information, including a list of entities...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| July 16, 2021 |
Held at the desk.
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| July 16, 2021 |
Received in the House.
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| July 15, 2021 |
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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| July 14, 2021 |
Passed the SenatePassed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. |
| July 14, 2021 |
Voice Vote in the SenatePassed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S4905-4908; text: CR S4906-4908) |
| June 24, 2021 |
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 87.
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| June 24, 2021 |
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
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| June 24, 2021 |
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
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| Jan. 27, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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| Jan. 27, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) |