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Combating Human Rights Abuses Act of 2022

12/31/2022, 5:17 AM

Congressional Summary of S 4101

Combating Human Rights Abuses Act of 2022

This bill requires the Department of Commerce to offer guidance to U.S. businesses, including those considering transactions with entities subject to the influence of countries where significant human rights abuses have occurred, about issues such as (1) the human rights abuses perpetuated by China's government, (2) risk factors that may be used to identify entities subject to the influence of governments implicated in human rights abuses, and (3) ways to avoid doing business with such entities.

Commerce must also provide training related to human rights issues to Commerce employees who provide counseling services to businesses.

Current Status of Bill S 4101

Bill S 4101 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 27, 2022. Bill S 4101 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on April 27, 2022.  Bill S 4101's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 661. as of December 15, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4101

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4101

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- China
- Department of Commerce
- Employment and training programs
- Human rights
- U.S. and foreign investments

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4101

Combating Human Rights Abuses Act of 2022
Combating Human Rights Abuses Act of 2022
Combating Human Rights Abuses Act of 2022
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.

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