H.R. 6256 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
To ensure that goods made with forced labor in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of the People’s Republic of China do not enter the United States market, and for other purposes.
H.R. 6256 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Dec 14, 2021, sponsored by James P. McGovern with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Dec 14, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 117-78
What it does
This bill imposes importation limits on goods produced using forced labor in China, especially the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, and imposes sanctions related to such forced labor. The Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force shall report to Congress a strategy for preventing the importation of goods produced in China using forced labor.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
James P. McGovern (D-MA). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 14, 2021
- Passed the HouseDec 14, 2021
- Passed the SenateDec 16, 2021
- Sent to the PresidentDec 20, 2021
- Became lawDec 23, 2021
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-78. (Dec 23, 2021)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
- Foreign Affairs Committee
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