A bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to require the Secretary of the Treasury to impose civil penalties for the importation or transportation of goods made in a foreign country with the use of forced labor, and for other purposes.
Anti-Forced Labor Act of 1991 - Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to prohibit the importation, or the transportation in interstate commerce, of products manufactured by forced labor. Declares that such prohibition shall not apply to products vital to U.S. national security.
Prohibits U.S. nationals from investing in, or making loans to, a foreign joint venture involving the use of forced labor. Sets forth civil penalties for violating such prohibitions.
Provides for the administrative review of orders imposing such penalties.
Authorizes private persons to: (1) bring civil actions to enforce such prohibitions in an appropriate U.S. district court; and (2) sue for treble damages business competitors which violate such prohibitions if the plaintiff is injured as a result of such violation.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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