US HB2996 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 15-0)
Status: Introduced on May 23 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-05-23 - 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.
Pending: House Ways And Means Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on May 23 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-05-23 - 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.
Pending: House Ways And Means Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Requires trade agreement implementing bills to (1) adhere to certain 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.
Title
Labor, Human, and Civil Rights Trade Policy Act
Sponsors
| Rep. John Lewis [D-GA] | Rep. Bill Pascrell [D-NJ] | Rep. Brian Higgins [D-NY] | Rep. James McGovern [D-MA] |
| Rep. Alcee Hastings [D-FL] | Rep. Eleanor Norton [D-DC] | Rep. Bobby Rush [D-IL] | Rep. Ilhan Omar [D-MN] |
| Rep. Steve Cohen [D-TN] | Rep. Marcy Kaptur [D-OH] | Rep. Andy Levin [D-MI] | Rep. Alan Lowenthal [D-CA] |
| Rep. Janice Schakowsky [D-IL] | Rep. Thomas Suozzi [D-NY] | Rep. Peter Visclosky [D-IN] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-05-23 | House | 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. |
| 2019-05-23 | House | 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. |
| 2019-05-23 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Foreign trade and international finance
Human rights
International law and treaties
Labor standards
Labor-management relations
Legislative rules and procedure
Trade agreements and negotiations
Foreign trade and international finance
Human rights
International law and treaties
Labor standards
Labor-management relations
Legislative rules and procedure
Trade agreements and negotiations
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/2996/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr2996/BILLS-116hr2996ih.pdf |
