Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3461)
Summary
The bill amends the Securities Exchange Act so that companies filing to list securities, annual reports or proxy statements must reveal whether they source goods made with forced labor in China’s Xinjiang region. It forces detailed supply‑chain documentation, third‑party verification and makes the information public, with penalties for non‑compliance. The measure stays in force for up to eight years or until the President certifies the abuses have ended.
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