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A bill to strengthen provisions relating to employment transparency regarding individuals who perform work in the People's Republic of China.

6/6/2024, 10:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 4486

Bill 118 s 4486, also known as the "Employment Transparency Act," aims to enhance transparency in employment practices for individuals working in the People's Republic of China. The bill seeks to address concerns about labor conditions and human rights violations in China by requiring companies to disclose information about their workforce in the country.

Specifically, the bill mandates that companies operating in China must report on the number of employees, their job titles, and the nature of their work. This information will be made publicly available to increase accountability and awareness of labor practices in China.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to protect whistleblowers who report violations of labor laws or human rights abuses in China. Whistleblowers will be shielded from retaliation and provided with legal protections to encourage reporting of misconduct. Overall, the Employment Transparency Act aims to promote greater accountability and transparency in employment practices in China, with the goal of improving working conditions and protecting the rights of individuals working in the country.

Current Status of Bill S 4486

Bill S 4486 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 5, 2024. Bill S 4486 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 5, 2024.  Bill S 4486's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. as of June 5, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4486

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4486

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4486

A bill to strengthen provisions relating to employment transparency regarding individuals who perform work in the People's Republic of China.
A bill to strengthen provisions relating to employment transparency regarding individuals who perform work in the People's Republic of China.

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