US HB6210 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 65-23)
Status: Engrossed on September 23 2020 - 50% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-09-23 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Pending: Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]

Summary

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) conducted a transaction with any person sanctioned for the detention or abuse of Uyghurs or other Muslim minority groups in Xinjiang. After being notified of such a disclosure, the President shall determine whether to investigate if sanctions or criminal charges are warranted. The Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force and the Department of State shall report to Congress strategies to address forced labor in Xinjiang.

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Title

Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act

Sponsors

Rep. James McGovern [D-MA]Rep. Christopher Smith [R-NJ]Rep. Thomas Suozzi [D-NY]Rep. Tom Malinowski [D-NJ]
Rep. Vicky Hartzler [R-MO]Rep. Joe Wilson [R-SC]Rep. Mark Meadows [R-NC]Rep. Ted Yoho [R-FL]
Rep. Mike Gallagher [R-WI]Rep. Jamie Raskin [D-MD]Rep. Rashida Tlaib [D-MI]Rep. Jennifer Wexton [D-VA]
Rep. Andy Levin [D-MI]Rep. Barbara Lee [D-CA]Rep. Ilhan Omar [D-MN]Rep. Dan Crenshaw [R-TX]
Rep. Eleanor Norton [D-DC]Rep. Mark Pocan [D-WI]Rep. David Trone [D-MD]Rep. Susan Wild [D-PA]
Rep. Janice Schakowsky [D-IL]Rep. John Sarbanes [D-MD]Rep. Raul Grijalva [D-AZ]Rep. Bonnie Coleman [D-NJ]
Rep. Chrissy Houlahan [D-PA]Rep. Rosa DeLauro [D-CT]Rep. Steve Cohen [D-TN]Rep. Darren Soto [D-FL]
Rep. Katie Porter [D-CA]Rep. Debbie Dingell [D-MI]Rep. Pramila Jayapal [D-WA]Rep. Gregory Meeks [D-NY]
Rep. Frank Pallone [D-NJ]Rep. Jackie Speier [D-CA]Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez [D-NY]Rep. Greg Steube [R-FL]
Rep. Carolyn Maloney [D-NY]Rep. Stephen Lynch [D-MA]Rep. Denver Riggleman [R-VA]Rep. Joyce Beatty [D-OH]
Rep. Paul Cook [R-CA]Rep. Bill Foster [D-IL]Rep. Jeff Van Drew [R-NJ]Rep. Jesus Garcia [D-IL]
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick [R-PA]Rep. Al Green [D-TX]Rep. Tom Tiffany [R-WI]Rep. Karen Bass [D-CA]
Rep. Veronica Escobar [D-TX]Rep. Francis Rooney [R-FL]Rep. Tim Burchett [R-TN]Rep. Ro Khanna [D-CA]
Rep. Ann Wagner [R-MO]Rep. Kevin Hern [R-OK]Rep. Grace Napolitano [D-CA]Rep. Ayanna Pressley [D-MA]
Rep. Josh Harder [D-CA]Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers [R-WA]Rep. Andre Carson [D-IN]Rep. Michael Waltz [R-FL]
Rep. Eddie Johnson [D-TX]Rep. Barry Loudermilk [R-GA]Rep. Don Beyer [D-VA]Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee [D-TX]
Rep. Doug Lamborn [R-CO]Rep. Seth Moulton [D-MA]Rep. Brad Sherman [D-CA]Rep. Jim Costa [D-CA]
Rep. Gerald Connolly [D-VA]Rep. James Himes [D-CT]Rep. Yvette Clarke [D-NY]Rep. Bill Pascrell [D-NJ]
Rep. Alcee Hastings [D-FL]Rep. Donna Shalala [D-FL]Rep. Daniel Lipinski [D-IL]Rep. Gwen Moore [D-WI]
Rep. Jody Hice [R-GA]Rep. Anna Eshoo [D-CA]Rep. Kathleen Rice [D-NY]Rep. Daniel Kildee [D-MI]
Rep. Lori Trahan [D-MA]Rep. Scott Perry [R-PA]Rep. Jared Huffman [D-CA]Rep. Haley Stevens [D-MI]
Rep. David Cicilline [D-RI]Rep. Dean Phillips [D-MN]Rep. David Price [D-NC]Rep. Lloyd Doggett [D-TX]

Roll Calls

2020-09-22 - House - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended (Y: 406 N: 3 NV: 0 Abs: 22) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2020-09-23SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
2020-09-22HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2020-09-22HouseOn 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)
2020-09-22HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4687-4688)
2020-09-22HouseAt 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.
2020-09-22HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6210.
2020-09-22HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4657-4666)
2020-09-22HouseMr. Castro (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2020-03-11HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
2020-03-11HouseReferred 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.
2020-03-11HouseReferred 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.
2020-03-11HouseReferred 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.
2020-03-11HouseReferred 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.
2020-03-11HouseIntroduced in House

Same As/Similar To

SB3471 (Related) 2020-03-12 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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