arrow_back Back to App

Strengthening Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act

This act strengthens existing laws against importing goods made with forced labor, especially from China's Xinjiang region. It means companies importing goods into the U.S. will need to more thoroughly check their supply chains to ensure they are not using forced labor. The goal is to protect human rights and ensure consumers do not unknowingly support such practices.
Key points
Expands the definition of forced labor programs to include a wider range of state-sponsored activities like labor transfer, poverty alleviation, and re-education programs.
Requires the U.S. government to update lists of entities and facilities suspected of using forced labor, including those outside Xinjiang that source materials from the region.
Strengthens the ability of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to enforce the ban on forced labor goods, potentially impacting the availability of certain products in the U.S. market.
article Official text account_balance Process page
Expired
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_4567
Sponsor: Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15]
Process start date: 2023-07-11
Lustra uses Artificial Intelligence. Verify details in source documents.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-05-20
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Strengthening the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_4567.

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 2023-07-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Expands the definition of forced labor programs to include a wider range of state-sponsored activities like labor transfer, poverty alleviation, and re-education programs.
  • Requires the U.S. government to update lists of entities and facilities suspected of using forced labor, including those outside Xinjiang that source materials from the region.
  • Strengthens the ability of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to enforce the ban on forced labor goods, potentially impacting the availability of certain products in the U.S. market.
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. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15].

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 2025-12-25.

CATEGORIES

Labor Security Courts and Law