summary
Introduced
09/18/2024
09/18/2024
In Committee
09/18/2024
09/18/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
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
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| 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 |
Loading...