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U.S. Business Guidance: Avoiding Entities Involved in Human Rights Abuses.

This Act requires the U.S. Department of Commerce to provide official guidance and training to American businesses engaged in international trade and investment. The goal is to raise awareness about the risks of dealing with entities implicated in human rights abuses, specifically forced labor against Uyghurs in China. While directly impacting businesses, the law aims to promote more ethical supply chains, indirectly affecting the transparency of products available to consumers.
Key points
The Commerce Department must train employees who counsel businesses on how to identify and avoid involvement with forced labor and human rights abuses abroad.
U.S. businesses will receive official advisory guidance on identifying legal, economic, and reputational risks associated with transactions in jurisdictions where human rights abuses occur.
The guidance specifically focuses on the issue of forced labor against Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.
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Print number: 118_S_484
Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
Process start date: 2023-02-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Combating Human Rights Abuses Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_484.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-02-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Commerce Department must train employees who counsel businesses on how to identify and avoid involvement with forced labor and human rights abuses abroad.
  • U.S. businesses will receive official advisory guidance on identifying legal, economic, and reputational risks associated with transactions in jurisdictions where human rights abuses occur.
  • The guidance specifically focuses on the issue of forced labor against Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.
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. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6062)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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