Senate Bill 484 - Combating Human Rights Abuses Act of 2023

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: Senate

Introduced date: 2023-02-16

Recent Activity

Held at the desk.

Alternative Names

Combating Human Rights Abuses Act of 2023

Combating Human Rights Abuses Act of 2023

Combating Human Rights Abuses Act of 2023

Combating Human Rights Abuses Act of 2023

A bill to require the Secretary of Commerce to provide training and guidance relating to human rights abuses, including such abuses perpetrated against the Uyghur population by the Government of the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes.

Associated Legislation

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Policy Areas

International Affairs

Potential Impact

China

Department of Commerce

Employment and training programs

Human rights

U.S. and foreign investments

Sponsors and Supporters

Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY]

Committees and Subcommittees

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Variations and Revisions

118 samdt 1379 - In the nature of a substitute.

Combating Human Rights Abuses Act of 2023

3/7/2024, 9:39 PM

Combating Human Rights Abuses Act of 2023

This bill requires the Department of Commerce to offer guidance on human rights issues to U.S. businesses, including businesses considering transactions with entities subject to the influenc...

Congress
118

Number
S - 484

Introduced on
2023-02-16

# Amendments
1

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

12/19/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Passed in Senate

Purpose and Summary

Combating Human Rights Abuses Act of 2023

This bill requires the Department of Commerce to offer guidance on human rights issues to U.S. businesses, including businesses considering transactions with entities subject to the influenc...

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to require the Secretary of Commerce to provide training and guidance relating to human rights abuses, including such abuses perpetrated against the Uyghur population by the Government of the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

Potential Impact
China•
Department of Commerce•
Employment and training programs•
Human rights•
U.S. and foreign investments

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary7/18/2023

Combating Human Rights Abuses Act of 2023

This bill requires the Department of Commerce to offer guidance on human rights issues to U.S. businesses, including businesses considering transactions with entities subject to the influenc...


Latest Action12/22/2023
Held at the desk.