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Bureau of International Labor Affairs Authorization Act of 2022

12/30/2022, 3:49 AM

Summary of Bill HR 6517

Bill 117 HR 6517, also known as the Bureau of International Labor Affairs Authorization Act of 2022, is a piece of legislation that aims to authorize funding for the Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) for the fiscal year 2022. The ILAB is a federal agency that works to promote and protect the rights of workers around the world, particularly in countries that have trade agreements with the United States.

The bill outlines the specific activities and programs that the ILAB will carry out with the authorized funding, including monitoring and enforcing labor standards in trade agreements, providing technical assistance to foreign governments and organizations to improve labor conditions, and conducting research and analysis on international labor issues.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to enhance transparency and accountability within the ILAB, such as requiring regular reporting to Congress on the agency's activities and expenditures. It also includes measures to strengthen coordination between the ILAB and other federal agencies involved in international labor issues. Overall, Bill 117 HR 6517 seeks to support the ILAB in its mission to promote fair labor practices and improve working conditions for workers around the world. It reflects a bipartisan effort to address international labor issues and uphold the United States' commitment to promoting human rights and labor rights globally.

Congressional Summary of HR 6517

Bureau of International Labor Affairs Authorization Act of 2022

This bill establishes the Bureau of International Labor Affairs within the Department of Labor to support trade and labor affairs, including combating international child labor, forced labor, and human trafficking.

Current Status of Bill HR 6517

Bill HR 6517 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 28, 2022. Bill HR 6517 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on January 28, 2022.  Bill HR 6517's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. as of January 28, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6517

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6517

Primary Policy Focus

Labor and Employment

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6517

Bureau of International Labor Affairs Authorization Act of 2022
To amend the Act of March 4, 1913, to establish the Bureau of International Labor Affairs within the Department of Labor, and for other purposes.
Bureau of International Labor Affairs Authorization Act of 2022

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