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US S5096

US S5096
No Funds for Forced Labor Act


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Introduced
09/18/2024
In Committee
09/18/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to instruct the United States Executive Directors at the international financial institutions to advocate opposition to projects that make use of forced labor.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Secretary of the Treasury to instruct the U.S. Executive Directors at international financial institutions (such as the World Bank) to oppose the provision of loans for any project that poses a significant risk of using forced labor or is carried out by a state-owned or heavily state-influenced entity in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China. The bill also requires these institutions to provide explanations on how they have vetted projects for forced labor risks and the actions taken to mitigate, track, and reverse those risks. Additionally, the Secretary of the Treasury must submit annual reports to Congress on the implementation of these provisions and any projects involving potential forced labor.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (on 09/18/2024)

Bill Topics

International Affairs and Foreign Aid
  • ‐ Human Rights
  • ‐ International Finance and Economic Development
  • ‐ Specific Country and Regional Issues

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/5096/all-info 09/19/2024
BillText https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s5096/BILLS-118s5096is.pdf 09/28/2024
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