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Combating Human Rights Abuses Act of 2023

USA118th CongressS-484| Senate 
| Updated: 12/22/2023
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (1)
Cynthia M. Lummis (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Combating Human Rights Abuses Act of 2023 This bill requires the Department of Commerce to offer guidance on human rights issues to U.S. businesses, including businesses considering transactions with entities subject to the influence of countries where significant human rights abuses have occurred. Such guidance must address issues such as (1) the human rights abuses perpetuated by China's government, (2) risk factors that may be used to identify entities subject to the influence of governments implicated in human rights abuses, and (3) ways to avoid doing business with such entities. Commerce must also provide training related to human rights issues to Commerce employees who provide counseling services to businesses.

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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4101
Combating Human Rights Abuses Act of 2022
Feb 16, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Feb 16, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jul 27, 2023
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Dec 5, 2023
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell without amendment. Without written report.
Dec 5, 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 263.
Dec 19, 2023
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6062)
Dec 19, 2023
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6062)
Dec 19, 2023
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6062)
Dec 20, 2023
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 22, 2023
Received in the House.
Dec 22, 2023
Held at the desk.
Sep 24, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-9772
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4101
    Combating Human Rights Abuses Act of 2022


  • February 16, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 16, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • July 27, 2023
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • December 5, 2023
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell without amendment. Without written report.


  • December 5, 2023
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 263.


  • December 19, 2023
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6062)


  • December 19, 2023
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6062)


  • December 19, 2023
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6062)


  • December 20, 2023
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 22, 2023
    Received in the House.


  • December 22, 2023
    Held at the desk.


  • September 24, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-9772
    Introduced in House

International Affairs

ChinaDepartment of CommerceEmployment and training programsHuman rightsU.S. and foreign investments

Combating Human Rights Abuses Act of 2023

USA118th CongressS-484| Senate 
| Updated: 12/22/2023
Combating Human Rights Abuses Act of 2023 This bill requires the Department of Commerce to offer guidance on human rights issues to U.S. businesses, including businesses considering transactions with entities subject to the influence of countries where significant human rights abuses have occurred. Such guidance must address issues such as (1) the human rights abuses perpetuated by China's government, (2) risk factors that may be used to identify entities subject to the influence of governments implicated in human rights abuses, and (3) ways to avoid doing business with such entities. Commerce must also provide training related to human rights issues to Commerce employees who provide counseling services to businesses.

Bill Text Versions

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3 versions available

Suggested Questions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4101
Combating Human Rights Abuses Act of 2022
Feb 16, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Feb 16, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jul 27, 2023
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Dec 5, 2023
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell without amendment. Without written report.
Dec 5, 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 263.
Dec 19, 2023
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6062)
Dec 19, 2023
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6062)
Dec 19, 2023
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6062)
Dec 20, 2023
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 22, 2023
Received in the House.
Dec 22, 2023
Held at the desk.
Sep 24, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-9772
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4101
    Combating Human Rights Abuses Act of 2022


  • February 16, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 16, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • July 27, 2023
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • December 5, 2023
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell without amendment. Without written report.


  • December 5, 2023
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 263.


  • December 19, 2023
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6062)


  • December 19, 2023
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6062)


  • December 19, 2023
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6062)


  • December 20, 2023
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 22, 2023
    Received in the House.


  • December 22, 2023
    Held at the desk.


  • September 24, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-9772
    Introduced in House
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (1)
Cynthia M. Lummis (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
ChinaDepartment of CommerceEmployment and training programsHuman rightsU.S. and foreign investments