H.R. 3721 · 115th Congress
Labor, Human, and Civil Rights Trade Policy Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- John Lewis
- Introduced
- 2017-09-08
- Latest action
- 2017-09-08 · Introduced in House
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.