SENATE 484118th CongressReferred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5761)

A resolution condemning the terrorist organization Hamas.

Last Action: 12/5/2023

Actions

2023-12-22Held at the desk.
2023-12-22Received in the House.
2023-12-20Message on Senate action sent to the House.
2023-12-19Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6062)
2023-12-19Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6062)
2023-12-19Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6062)
2023-12-05Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 263.
2023-12-05Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell without amendment. Without written report.
2023-12-05Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell without amendment. Without written report.
2023-07-27Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
2023-02-16Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
2023-02-16Introduced in Senate

CRS Summary

As of 2023-02-16 (00)

Combating Human Rights Abuses Act of 2023

This bill requires the Department of Commerce to offer guidance on human rights issues to U.S. businesses, including businesses considering transactions with entities subject to the influence of countries where significant human rights abuses have occurred.

Such guidance must address issues such as (1) the human rights abuses perpetuated by China's government, (2) risk factors that may be used to identify entities subject to the influence of governments implicated in human rights abuses, and (3) ways to avoid doing business with such entities.

Commerce must also provide training related to human rights issues to Commerce employees who provide counseling services to businesses.

Cosponsors (1)

Cynthia Lummis (R-WY)

Subjects

China
Department of Commerce
Employment and training programs
Human rights
U.S. and foreign investments

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