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Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act

USA117th CongressHR-1155| House 
| Updated: 12/22/2022
James P. McGovern

James P. McGovern

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (114)
Brenda L. Lawrence (Democratic)Chris Stewart (Republican)Bob Good (Republican)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Brian Higgins (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Carlos A. Gimenez (Republican)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Van Taylor (Republican)Bill Foster (Democratic)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Mondaire Jones (Democratic)C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (Democratic)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Jackie Walorski (Republican)Young Kim (Republican)Andy Levin (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)John R. Curtis (Republican)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Jennifer Wexton (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)John P. Sarbanes (Democratic)Michael Waltz (Republican)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)A. Donald McEachin (Democratic)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Kaiali'i Kahele (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)H. Morgan Griffith (Republican)Jody B. Hice (Republican)Ronny Jackson (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)André Carson (Democratic)Andy Barr (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)John B. Larson (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Joe Wilson (Republican)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)Ann Wagner (Republican)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Hakeem S. Jeffries (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Blake D. Moore (Republican)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Mark E. Green (Republican)Mike Gallagher (Republican)Conor Lamb (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)Tony Gonzales (Republican)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Pete Stauber (Republican)Andy Kim (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Marie Newman (Democratic)Vicky Hartzler (Republican)Albio Sires (Democratic)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Colin Z. Allred (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Burgess Owens (Republican)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Louie Gohmert (Republican)Bill Johnson (Republican)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Troy Balderson (Republican)Bill Pascrell (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)
Committees (6)
• Ways and Means Committee• Foreign Affairs Committee• Trade Subcommittee• Financial Services Committee• Judiciary Committee• Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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 U.S. 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 instances in which the issuer knowingly engaged in certain activities related to Xinjiang, such as working with an entity building detention facilities or surveillance systems there. After 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 or any other part of China. The State Department shall also report to Congress a determination of whether the treatment of Muslim groups in Xinjiang constitutes crimes against humanity or genocide under U.S. law.

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-6210
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
Feb 18, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 18, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Feb 18, 2021
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.
Apr 21, 2021
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Apr 21, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 28, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Jul 16, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-65
Held at the desk.
Dec 8, 2021
Mr. Meeks moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Dec 8, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7495-7504)
Dec 8, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1155.
Dec 8, 2021
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.
Dec 8, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7533)
Dec 8, 2021
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 428 - 1 (Roll no. 412). (text: CR H7495-7498)
View Vote
Dec 8, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 22, 2022
Received in the Senate.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-6210
    Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act


  • February 18, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 18, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.


  • February 18, 2021
    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.


  • April 21, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • April 21, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • April 28, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.


  • July 16, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-65
    Held at the desk.


  • December 8, 2021
    Mr. Meeks moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • December 8, 2021
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7495-7504)


  • December 8, 2021
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1155.


  • December 8, 2021
    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.


  • December 8, 2021
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7533)


  • December 8, 2021
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 428 - 1 (Roll no. 412). (text: CR H7495-7498)
    View Vote


  • December 8, 2021
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 22, 2022
    Received in the Senate.

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  • HR 117-3524: EAGLE Act
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Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act

USA117th CongressHR-1155| House 
| Updated: 12/22/2022
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 U.S. 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 instances in which the issuer knowingly engaged in certain activities related to Xinjiang, such as working with an entity building detention facilities or surveillance systems there. After 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 or any other part of China. The State Department shall also report to Congress a determination of whether the treatment of Muslim groups in Xinjiang constitutes crimes against humanity or genocide under U.S. law.

Bill Text Versions

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3 versions available

Suggested Questions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-6210
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
Feb 18, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 18, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Feb 18, 2021
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.
Apr 21, 2021
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Apr 21, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 28, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Jul 16, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-65
Held at the desk.
Dec 8, 2021
Mr. Meeks moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Dec 8, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7495-7504)
Dec 8, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1155.
Dec 8, 2021
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.
Dec 8, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7533)
Dec 8, 2021
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 428 - 1 (Roll no. 412). (text: CR H7495-7498)
View Vote
Dec 8, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 22, 2022
Received in the Senate.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-6210
    Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act


  • February 18, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 18, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.


  • February 18, 2021
    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.


  • April 21, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • April 21, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • April 28, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.


  • July 16, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-65
    Held at the desk.


  • December 8, 2021
    Mr. Meeks moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • December 8, 2021
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7495-7504)


  • December 8, 2021
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1155.


  • December 8, 2021
    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.


  • December 8, 2021
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7533)


  • December 8, 2021
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 428 - 1 (Roll no. 412). (text: CR H7495-7498)
    View Vote


  • December 8, 2021
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 22, 2022
    Received in the Senate.
James P. McGovern

James P. McGovern

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (114)
Brenda L. Lawrence (Democratic)Chris Stewart (Republican)Bob Good (Republican)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Brian Higgins (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Carlos A. Gimenez (Republican)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Van Taylor (Republican)Bill Foster (Democratic)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Mondaire Jones (Democratic)C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (Democratic)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Jackie Walorski (Republican)Young Kim (Republican)Andy Levin (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)John R. Curtis (Republican)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Jennifer Wexton (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)John P. Sarbanes (Democratic)Michael Waltz (Republican)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)A. Donald McEachin (Democratic)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Kaiali'i Kahele (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)H. Morgan Griffith (Republican)Jody B. Hice (Republican)Ronny Jackson (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)André Carson (Democratic)Andy Barr (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)John B. Larson (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Joe Wilson (Republican)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)Ann Wagner (Republican)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Hakeem S. Jeffries (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Blake D. Moore (Republican)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Mark E. Green (Republican)Mike Gallagher (Republican)Conor Lamb (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)Tony Gonzales (Republican)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Pete Stauber (Republican)Andy Kim (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Marie Newman (Democratic)Vicky Hartzler (Republican)Albio Sires (Democratic)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Colin Z. Allred (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Burgess Owens (Republican)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Louie Gohmert (Republican)Bill Johnson (Republican)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Troy Balderson (Republican)Bill Pascrell (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)
Committees (6)
• Ways and Means Committee• Foreign Affairs Committee• Trade Subcommittee• Financial Services Committee• Judiciary Committee• Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 117-3524: EAGLE Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AsiaBusiness recordsCanadaChinaCongressional oversightCrime preventionCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadFinancial services and investmentsForeign and international corporationsForeign propertyGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHuman rightsHuman traffickingIndustrial facilitiesInternational organizations and cooperationLabor standardsManufacturingMexicoPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsRacial and ethnic relationsReligionSanctionsSecuritiesSmuggling and traffickingTrade agreements and negotiationsTrade restrictionsVisas and passportsWar and emergency powersWar crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity