Bill or resolution detail
HR 6256
To ensure that goods made with forced labor in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China do not enter the United States market, and for other purposes.
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Became Public Law No: 117-78.
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Lifecycle
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Became Public Law No: 117-78.
Effective Apr 7, 2025Entity 117-hr-6256
Official sponsorship relationships
Sponsors and cosponsors
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| Member | Party | Role | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| James P. McGovern | Democratic Party | PRIMARY | |
| Christopher H. Smith | Republican Party | COSPONSOR |
Official chronology
Actions
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Dec 23, 2021 · BecameLaw
Signed by President.
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Dec 23, 2021 · President
Became Public Law No: 117-78.
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Dec 23, 2021 · President
Signed by President.
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Dec 23, 2021 · BecameLaw
Became Public Law No: 117-78.
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Dec 20, 2021 · President
Presented to President.
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Dec 20, 2021 · Floor
Presented to President.
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Dec 16, 2021 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9231)
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Dec 16, 2021 · Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Dec 16, 2021 · Floor
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9231)
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Dec 15, 2021 · IntroReferral
Received in the Senate, read twice.
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Dec 14, 2021 · Floor
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7804-7806)
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Dec 14, 2021 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Dec 14, 2021 · IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Judiciary, 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.
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Dec 14, 2021 · Floor
Mr. Meeks moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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Dec 14, 2021 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7804-7806)
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Dec 14, 2021 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
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Dec 14, 2021 · Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7804-7808)
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Dec 14, 2021 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6256.
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Official text changes
Amendments
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No amendments are attached.
Referral and jurisdiction
Committees
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| Foreign Affairs Committeehsfa00 | HOUSE | REFERRED | Official relationship ↗ |
| Judiciary Committeehsju00 | HOUSE | REFERRED | Official relationship ↗ |
| Ways and Means Committeehswm00 | HOUSE | REFERRED | Official relationship ↗ |
Official roll calls
Votes
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No roll-call votes are attached.