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Introduced
07/21/2020
07/21/2020
In Committee
07/21/2020
07/21/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To require certain businesses to disclose the use of forced labor in their direct supply chain, and for other purposes. 1
AI Summary
This bill, the Slave-Free Business Certification Act of 2020, requires certain large businesses (those with annual worldwide gross receipts exceeding $500 million) to conduct annual audits of their supply chains and on-site service providers to investigate the presence of forced labor. These businesses must submit reports to the Secretary of Labor detailing their policies to prevent the use of forced labor, the findings of their audits, and a certification by the CEO that due diligence has been exercised to eradicate forced labor. The Secretary is required to report to Congress annually on businesses that have failed to comply with the auditing and reporting requirements or have been found to have used forced labor. The bill also authorizes the Secretary to assess civil and punitive damages against non-compliant businesses and seek injunctive relief.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 07/21/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/4241/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s4241/BILLS-116s4241is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s4241/BILLS-116s4241is.pdf.pdf |
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