115-hr-3721115th Congress

Labor, Human, and Civil Rights Trade Policy Act

Sponsored By: Representative JOHN LEWIS

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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.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

JOHN LEWIS

GA • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]

    FL • D

    Sponsored 9/14/2017

  • LOUISE SLAUGHTER

    NY • D

    Sponsored 9/27/2017

  • Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 9/27/2017

  • Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]

    TN • D

    Sponsored 9/27/2017

  • Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 10/12/2017

  • Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

    DC • D

    Sponsored 4/27/2018

  • Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]

    WI • D

    Sponsored 4/27/2018

  • Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 4/27/2018

  • Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]

    IL • D

    Sponsored 7/26/2018

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