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No Funds for Forced Labor Act: US Opposes Exploitative Projects

This act aims to prevent international financial institutions from funding projects that use forced labor. This means that U.S. taxpayer money will not support ventures that violate fundamental human rights, potentially influencing the ethics of global trade and production. Citizens can expect greater transparency in how these institutions spend funds.
Key points
The U.S. will oppose loans for projects with a significant risk of using forced labor, especially in China's Xinjiang region.
International financial institutions must explain how they vet projects for forced labor risks and what actions they take to mitigate them.
The U.S. Treasury Department will report annually to Congress and the public on efforts to eliminate forced labor in funded projects.
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Print number: 118_HR_7125
Sponsor: Rep. Wexton, Jennifer [D-VA-10]
Process start date: 2024-01-29