To prohibit a person from advertising for sale a product produced or manufactured using the forced labor of individuals in the People’s Republic of China, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
Committee
Latest Action · February 16, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
The No Forced Labor on TV Act prohibits companies from advertising products for sale that are produced or manufactured using forced labor in China. The legislation defines forced labor broadly to include convict labor and indentured labor under penal sanctions, using the same definition established in existing U.S. tariff law. The Federal Trade Commission would enforce the ban by treating violations as unfair or deceptive practices under existing FTC authority, with violators subject to the same penalties as other FTC violations. The law would apply to anyone advertising such products, effectively targeting retailers, manufacturers, and media outlets that promote goods made with forced labor. The prohibition takes effect 180 days after the law is enacted, giving businesses a six-month window to ensure their advertising practices comply with the new requirement.
Take Action
Your position
Add a comment
to comment on this bill.
Annotate the text
Highlight any passage on the Summary or Full Text tab to attach a note. Annotations appear on the Annotations tab.