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Strengthening Sanctions for Supporting Forced Labor in Xinjiang.

This act expands existing human rights legislation by imposing additional sanctions. These sanctions target individuals and companies that knowingly provide goods, services, or technology to entities involved in human rights abuses in the Xinjiang region. The goal is to increase pressure on those supporting forced labor.
Key points
New sanctions will apply to foreign individuals and companies knowingly supporting entities involved in human rights abuses in Xinjiang.
The U.S. President will be required to identify and report these entities, potentially impacting their international operations.
The changes aim to combat forced labor and protect human rights, which may affect global supply chains.
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Print number: 117_S_4714
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Process start date: 2022-08-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Sanctioning Supporters of Slave Labor Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4714.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-08-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • New sanctions will apply to foreign individuals and companies knowingly supporting entities involved in human rights abuses in Xinjiang.
  • The U.S. President will be required to identify and report these entities, potentially impacting their international operations.
  • The changes aim to combat forced labor and protect human rights, which may affect global supply chains.
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 Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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