To require the Secretary of Commerce to provide training and guidance relating to human rights abuses, including such abuses perpetrated against the Uyghur population by the Government of the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes.
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Legislative Progress
ReportedReported by Mr. Cruz, without amendment
Mr. Peters (for himself, Ms. Lummis, and Mr. Curtis) introduced …
Summary
What This Bill Does
Mandates Commerce Department training for staff counseling businesses on forced labor and human rights abuses in Xinjiang. Requires guidance for U.S. businesses on transactions with entities connected to abuses.
Who Benefits and How
- U.S. businesses receive guidance on avoiding forced labor supply chains
- Commerce counselors gain awareness of Uyghur forced labor issues
- Human rights advocates see federal action on Xinjiang abuses
Who Bears the Burden and How
- Commerce Department must develop training and guidance materials
- U.S. companies face expectations to avoid complicit transactions
- China-exposed businesses must increase due diligence
Key Provisions
- Training for Commerce staff on Uyghur forced labor abuses
- Guidance for businesses on transactions in human rights abuse jurisdictions
- Focus on Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region
- Integration into existing Commerce counseling services
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
Requires Commerce Department training and guidance on Chinese human rights abuses including forced labor
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Combat forced labor through business awareness and guidance"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of Commerce
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