0
0
0
A bill to amend the Trade Act of 1974 to modify the eligibility requirements for the Generalized System of Preferences to strengthen worker protections and to ensure that beneficiary developing countries afford equal rights and protection under the law, regardless of gender, and for other purposes.
9/20/2024, 10:56 AM
Summary of Bill S 5123
Bill 118 s 5123, also known as the "Generalized System of Preferences Worker Protection Act," aims to make changes to the Trade Act of 1974 in order to enhance worker protections within the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP). The GSP is a program that allows certain developing countries to export goods to the United States duty-free.
The bill seeks to strengthen worker protections by modifying the eligibility requirements for countries participating in the GSP. Specifically, it aims to ensure that beneficiary developing countries provide equal rights and protection under the law for all workers, regardless of gender. This is an important step towards promoting gender equality and ensuring fair treatment for all workers in these countries.
In addition to these changes, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to the GSP program. Overall, the goal of Bill 118 s 5123 is to improve worker protections and promote equality within the GSP program, ultimately benefiting both workers in developing countries and the US economy.
The bill seeks to strengthen worker protections by modifying the eligibility requirements for countries participating in the GSP. Specifically, it aims to ensure that beneficiary developing countries provide equal rights and protection under the law for all workers, regardless of gender. This is an important step towards promoting gender equality and ensuring fair treatment for all workers in these countries.
In addition to these changes, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to the GSP program. Overall, the goal of Bill 118 s 5123 is to improve worker protections and promote equality within the GSP program, ultimately benefiting both workers in developing countries and the US economy.
Current Status of Bill S 5123
Bill S 5123 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 19, 2024. Bill S 5123 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on September 19, 2024. Bill S 5123's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of September 19, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5123
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 5123
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 5123
A bill to amend the Trade Act of 1974 to modify the eligibility requirements for the Generalized System of Preferences to strengthen worker protections and to ensure that beneficiary developing countries afford equal rights and protection under the law, regardless of gender, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend the Trade Act of 1974 to modify the eligibility requirements for the Generalized System of Preferences to strengthen worker protections and to ensure that beneficiary developing countries afford equal rights and protection under the law, regardless of gender, and for other purposes.
Comments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 5123
Latest Bills
TRAPS Act
Bill HR 4936September 18, 2026
Apples to Apples Comparison Act of 2025
Bill HR 4093September 18, 2026
American Lending Fairness Act of 2026
Bill HR 7866September 18, 2026
Civil Investigative Demand Reform Act of 2025
Bill HR 1653September 18, 2026
American Reserve Modernization Act of 2026
Bill HR 8957September 18, 2026
Preventive Health Savings Act
Bill HR 4464September 18, 2026
PEARL Act
Bill HR 9327September 18, 2026
Medically Tailored Home-Delivered Meals Program Pilot Act
Bill HR 5439September 18, 2026
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 117 West Lovett Street in Charlotte, Michigan, as the "Francis C. Flaherty Post Office Building".
Bill HR 9570September 18, 2026
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1019 Avenue H in Fort Madison, Iowa, as the "Martin L. Graber Post Office".
Bill HR 4707September 18, 2026

