S. 3485 (109th): Decent Working Conditions and Fair Competition Act

Introduced:
Jun 08, 2006 (109th Congress, 2005–2006)
Sponsor:
Sen. Byron Dorgan [D-ND]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead:
This bill was re-introduced as S. 367 (110th) on Jan 23, 2007.

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Status

This bill was introduced on June 8, 2006, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jun 08, 2006
Referred to Committee Jun 08, 2006
Cosponsors
5 cosponsors (5D) (show)
Committees

Senate Finance

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Full Title

A bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to prohibit the import, export, and sale of goods made with sweatshop labor, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Jun 08, 2006.
20 pages

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6/8/2006--Introduced.
Decent Working Conditions and Fair Competition Act - Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to revise the prohibition on importing convict-made goods into the United States to make it unlawful to:
(1) import into, or export from, the United States any sweatshop good; or
(2) introduce into commerce, sell, trade, or advertise in commerce, offer to sell, or transport or distribute in U.S.commerce, any sweatshop good.
Grants the President, for reasons of national interest, authority to recommend waiver of the applications set forth in this Act in connection with the goods of any country with respect to one or more of the principles and rights defined in this Act as a core labor standard.
Sets forth procedures for consideration of such a waiver.
Makes it unlawful for persons to introduce into commerce, sell, trade, or advertise in commerce, offer to sell or transport or distribute in commerce any sweatshop good.
Requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to enforce this prohibition as if it were an unfair or deceptive act or practice proscribed under the Federal Trade Commission Act. Allows specified persons with standing to bring a civil action in U.S. district courts against sellers of goods, wares, articles, or merchandise on grounds of a violation of such prohibition.
Amends the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 and federal law regarding the Armed Forces to prohibit executive agencies from entering into procurement contracts for sweatshop goods.

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  • 10 U.S.C. Chapter 137