No Dollars to Uyghur Forced Labor Act

# No Dollars to Uyghur Forced Labor Act - Summary **What it does:** This bill would prevent the U.S. State Department and the Agency for International Development (USAID) from spending taxpayer money on programs, policies, or contracts that use goods made in China's Xinjiang region or by companies involved in forced labor there. The bill targets concerns about forced labor of Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities in Xinjiang. It applies to goods made directly in the region, as well as goods made by companies that source materials from Xinjiang or work with the Chinese government to transport forced laborers. **Who it affects and key provisions:** The bill primarily affects U.S. government agencies overseeing foreign aid and diplomacy.

It requires them to avoid purchasing or using products tied to Xinjiang's labor practices. However, the State Department can request a waiver if it gets written promises from partner organizations that they won't use Xinjiang-made goods and will implement tracking systems to verify compliance. The agency must notify Congress about any waivers it grants. **Current status:** The bill passed the House of Representatives and is part of the 119th Congress. It reflects broader bipartisan concern about labor practices in China and represents an attempt to align U.S. government spending with human rights standards.