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Sanctioning Supporters of Slave Labor Act

12/29/2022, 5:18 PM

Summary of Bill HR 7998

Bill 117 HR 7998, also known as the Sanctioning Supporters of Slave Labor Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of targeting individuals and entities that support or engage in slave labor practices. The bill seeks to impose sanctions on those who are involved in the trafficking of persons for forced labor, debt bondage, or slavery.

The legislation outlines various measures to combat the issue of modern-day slavery, including the imposition of financial penalties, travel restrictions, and the freezing of assets of individuals and organizations found to be complicit in these heinous practices. Additionally, the bill calls for increased cooperation and coordination between the US government and international partners to address the global issue of human trafficking.

The Sanctioning Supporters of Slave Labor Act has garnered bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers from both sides of the aisle recognizing the importance of combating modern-day slavery and holding those responsible accountable for their actions. The bill is seen as a crucial step towards ending the exploitation of vulnerable individuals and promoting human rights around the world. Overall, Bill 117 HR 7998 represents a significant effort by the US government to address the issue of modern-day slavery and ensure that those who support or engage in these practices face consequences for their actions. It underscores the commitment of lawmakers to upholding human rights and combating human trafficking in all its forms.

Congressional Summary of HR 7998

Sanctioning Supporters of Slave Labor Act

This bill expands existing sanctions on foreign individuals and entities responsible for human rights abuses (e.g., such as torture or forced labor) against members of Muslim minority groups or other persons in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in China.

Specifically, this bill requires sanctions on foreign individuals and entities that knowingly (1) provide material support to the parties subject to the existing sanctions for human rights abuses in Xinjiang, or (2) engage in a significant transaction relating to such human rights abuses.

Current Status of Bill HR 7998

Bill HR 7998 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 9, 2022. Bill HR 7998 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 9, 2022.  Bill HR 7998's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. as of November 1, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7998

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
74
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
74
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7998

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7998

Sanctioning Supporters of Slave Labor Act
Sanctioning Supporters of Slave Labor Act
To amend the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020 to impose additional sanctions relating to human rights abuses in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.

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