Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act

Bill 117 HR 2072, also known as the Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address the issue of forced labor in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China, where the Chinese government has been accused of detaining Uyghur Muslims and other ethnic minorities in internment camps and forcing them to work in factories.

The Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act requires companies that are publicly traded in the United States to disclose any goods that are manufactured in Xinjiang or other regions of China where forced labor is known to occur. These companies must also provide information on their supply chains and any efforts they are making to ensure that forced labor is not being used in the production of their goods.

The bill also requires the US government to create a list of entities that are known to be using forced labor in China, and prohibits federal agencies from procuring goods or services from these entities. Additionally, the bill authorizes the imposition of sanctions on individuals and entities that are found to be complicit in the use of forced labor in China. Overall, the Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act aims to increase transparency and accountability in supply chains and to combat the use of forced labor in China. It is an important step towards addressing human rights abuses in the region and holding companies accountable for their sourcing practices.