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Strengthening Global Labor Rights and Combating Forced Labor.

This act establishes the Bureau of International Labor Affairs within the Department of Labor to enhance global worker protections. Its aim is to ensure fair working conditions, combat child labor and human trafficking, indirectly influencing the quality of goods and services available to citizens and global labor standards.
Key points
A new bureau is established within the Department of Labor to handle international labor affairs, including trade and labor rights.
The bureau will actively combat child labor, forced labor, and human trafficking globally, potentially improving production conditions for goods.
Support for negotiating and enforcing labor commitments in trade agreements, which can impact fair competition.
Designation of labor attachés in U.S. diplomatic posts to monitor working conditions and support worker rights abroad.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_6517
Sponsor: Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-11]
Process start date: 2022-01-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Bureau of International Labor Affairs Authorization Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6517.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-01-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A new bureau is established within the Department of Labor to handle international labor affairs, including trade and labor rights.
  • The bureau will actively combat child labor, forced labor, and human trafficking globally, potentially improving production conditions for goods.
  • Support for negotiating and enforcing labor commitments in trade agreements, which can impact fair competition.
  • Designation of labor attachés in U.S. diplomatic posts to monitor working conditions and support worker rights abroad.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-11].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Labor Economy