Labor, Human, and Civil Rights Trade Policy Act
Latest action · Sep 8, 2017 Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Progress
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- IntroducedSep 8, 2017
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Labor, Human, and Civil Rights Trade Policy Act
This bill amends the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 to require trade agreement implementing bills to: (1) achieve the negotiating objectives of adherence by parties to internationally recognized core labor standards; and (2) ensure that parties demonstrate respect for internationally recognized human rights, as indicated through assessments over a period of at least 10 years. For purposes of the meaning of core labor standards, the bill expands the definition of employment discrimination.
Cosponsors 9
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Sep 14, 2017 to Jul 26, 2018.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-FL | Alcee L. Hastings | Sep 14, 2017 | |
| D-NY | Brian Higgins | Sep 27, 2017 | |
| D-NY | Louise McIntosh Slaughter | Sep 27, 2017 | |
| D-TN | Steve Cohen | Sep 27, 2017 | |
| D-CA | Maxine Waters | Oct 12, 2017 | |
| D-NY | Adriano Espaillat | Apr 27, 2018 | |
| D-DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | Apr 27, 2018 | |
| D-WI | Gwen Moore | Apr 27, 2018 | |
| D-IL | Janice D. Schakowsky | Jul 26, 2018 |
Actions 2
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- Sep 8, 2017Introduced in House
- Sep 8, 2017Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance.
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- Sep 8, 2017Introduced in House
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