No Funds for Forced Labor Act
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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AI Government Intelligence™The No Funds for Forced Labor Act is a Senate bill introduced in the 118th Congress aimed at addressing the issue of forced labor in international supply chains. The bill seeks to prohibit the use of federal funds for goods or services produced wholly or in part by forced labor. The legislation was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations but ultimately failed or expired without further action. The bill falls under the policy area of International Affairs and reflects ongoing legislative efforts to combat forced labor through federal procurement restrictions.
This bill intended to restrict federal funding from supporting goods or services linked to forced labor but did not advance beyond committee referral and expired.
- The bill prohibits the use of federal funds for goods or services produced with forced labor.
- It was introduced in the Senate during the 118th Congress and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- The bill did not progress and is currently listed as failed or expired.
['Workers potentially exploited through forced labor practices', 'Federal agencies seeking to ensure ethical procurement', 'Advocacy groups focused on human rights and labor standards']
['Implementation challenges in verifying supply chains to ensure no forced labor involvement', 'Potential increased administrative burden on federal agencies for compliance and monitoring', 'Lack of detailed enforcement mechanisms or definitions in the available text', 'No information on funding or resources to support oversight']
The bill was introduced in the Senate during the 118th Congress and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. It did not advance further and is recorded as failed or expired. The bill aligns with broader international and domestic efforts to address forced labor through government procurement policies.
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['Increased due diligence and compliance costs for suppliers seeking federal contracts', 'Potential shifts in federal procurement practices to avoid goods linked to forced labor', 'Possible influence on international labor standards through U.S. government procurement policies']
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