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Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act

USA116th CongressHR-6210| House 
| Updated: 9/23/2020
James P. McGovern

James P. McGovern

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (87)
Mark Meadows (Republican)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Tim Burchett (Republican)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Kathleen M. Rice (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Bill Foster (Democratic)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Andy Levin (Democratic)Paul Cook (Republican)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Jennifer Wexton (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)John P. Sarbanes (Democratic)Rosa L. DeLauro (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Michael Waltz (Republican)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Scott Perry (Republican)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Barry Loudermilk (Republican)Jody B. Hice (Republican)Al Green (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Joe Wilson (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Ann Wagner (Republican)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)David E. Price (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)Denver Riggleman (Republican)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Mike Gallagher (Republican)Daniel Lipinski (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Ted S. Yoho (Republican)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Vicky Hartzler (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Kevin Hern (Republican)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Donna E. Shalala (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Republican)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Bill Pascrell (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)Francis Rooney (Republican)
Committees (6)
• Ways and Means Committee• Foreign Affairs Committee• Foreign Relations Committee• Trade Subcommittee• Financial Services Committee• Judiciary Committee
  • 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 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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Timeline
Mar 11, 2020
Introduced in House
Mar 11, 2020
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.
Mar 11, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Mar 12, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-3471
Introduced in Senate
Sep 22, 2020
Mr. Castro (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 22, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4657-4666)
Sep 22, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6210.
Sep 22, 2020
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.
Sep 22, 2020
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4687-4688)
Sep 22, 2020
On 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)
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Sep 22, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 23, 2020
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • March 11, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • March 11, 2020
    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.


  • March 11, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.


  • March 12, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-3471
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 22, 2020
    Mr. Castro (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • September 22, 2020
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4657-4666)


  • September 22, 2020
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6210.


  • September 22, 2020
    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.


  • September 22, 2020
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4687-4688)


  • September 22, 2020
    On 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)
    View Vote


  • September 22, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • September 23, 2020
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

International Affairs

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  • S 116-3471: Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
AsiaChinaCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDetention of personsFinancial services and investmentsForeign and international corporationsForeign propertyGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHuman rightsHuman traffickingIndustrial facilitiesInternational organizations and cooperationLabor standardsManufacturingPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsRacial and ethnic relationsReligionSanctionsSecuritiesTrade restrictionsVisas and passportsWar and emergency powers

Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act

USA116th CongressHR-6210| House 
| Updated: 9/23/2020
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 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.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline
Mar 11, 2020
Introduced in House
Mar 11, 2020
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.
Mar 11, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Mar 12, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-3471
Introduced in Senate
Sep 22, 2020
Mr. Castro (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 22, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4657-4666)
Sep 22, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6210.
Sep 22, 2020
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.
Sep 22, 2020
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4687-4688)
Sep 22, 2020
On 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)
View Vote
Sep 22, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 23, 2020
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • March 11, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • March 11, 2020
    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.


  • March 11, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.


  • March 12, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-3471
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 22, 2020
    Mr. Castro (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • September 22, 2020
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4657-4666)


  • September 22, 2020
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6210.


  • September 22, 2020
    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.


  • September 22, 2020
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4687-4688)


  • September 22, 2020
    On 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)
    View Vote


  • September 22, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • September 23, 2020
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
James P. McGovern

James P. McGovern

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (87)
Mark Meadows (Republican)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Tim Burchett (Republican)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Kathleen M. Rice (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Bill Foster (Democratic)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Andy Levin (Democratic)Paul Cook (Republican)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Jennifer Wexton (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)John P. Sarbanes (Democratic)Rosa L. DeLauro (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Michael Waltz (Republican)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Scott Perry (Republican)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Barry Loudermilk (Republican)Jody B. Hice (Republican)Al Green (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Joe Wilson (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Ann Wagner (Republican)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)David E. Price (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)Denver Riggleman (Republican)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Mike Gallagher (Republican)Daniel Lipinski (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Ted S. Yoho (Republican)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Vicky Hartzler (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Kevin Hern (Republican)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Donna E. Shalala (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Republican)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Bill Pascrell (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)Francis Rooney (Republican)
Committees (6)
• Ways and Means Committee• Foreign Affairs Committee• Foreign Relations Committee• Trade Subcommittee• Financial Services Committee• Judiciary Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • S 116-3471: Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AsiaChinaCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDetention of personsFinancial services and investmentsForeign and international corporationsForeign propertyGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHuman rightsHuman traffickingIndustrial facilitiesInternational organizations and cooperationLabor standardsManufacturingPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsRacial and ethnic relationsReligionSanctionsSecuritiesTrade restrictionsVisas and passportsWar and emergency powers