What does Preamble of Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act do?

This bill proposes to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The proposed amendment would require issuers to make certain disclosures relating to the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on May 7, 2026.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act do?

This Act is formally titled the Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act.

What does CERTIFICATION OF CERTAIN ACTIVITIES RELATING TO THE XINJIANG of Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act do?

This section amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require reporting of activities related to the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR). The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) must issue rules requiring issuers to disclose documentation regarding their supply chains and whether they contain goods sourced from or through the XUAR or produced with forced labor. These rules apply to issuers registering securities with a national securities exchange, those merging with listed issuers, and those filing registration statements. Issuers must list the name, address, and sourcing quantities of each facility in their supply chain. Independent verification of documentation by a third-party auditor approved by the SEC is required. The SEC must make all received documentation publicly available. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in the denial of an application and a one-year ban on refiling. The term 'forced labor' is defined to include labor carried out by oppressed ethnic groups in the XUAR under state-sponsored programs. The amendment will be repealed after eight years or when the President determines that the Chinese government has ended human rights violations in the XUAR.

What does DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN ACTIVITIES RELATING TO THE XINJIANG of Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act do?

This section amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require issuers to disclose activities related to the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR). Issuers must disclose whether they or their affiliates have engaged with entities using goods sourced from the XUAR or employing forced labor, as defined by Public Law 117-78. The disclosure requirements include details on the nature and extent of commercial activity, revenue, alternative sourcing options, due diligence measures, and affiliated entities. The Commission is required to issue rules to implement these disclosure requirements within 180 days of enactment. All disclosed information must be made publicly available on the Commission’s website. The amendment will be repealed after eight years or when the President determines that the Chinese government has ended human rights abuses against Uyghurs and other persecuted groups in the XUAR.

What does REPORTS. of Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act do?

This section mandates that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) conduct an annual assessment of issuer compliance with sections 12(m) and 13(t) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The SEC's annual assessment under this section covers issuers described in paragraphs (1)(A), (1)(B), and (1)(C) of section 12(m). The SEC must issue a report to Congress containing the results of these assessments. The Comptroller General of the United States is required to periodically evaluate and report to Congress on the SEC's oversight of certification requirements under sections 12(m) and 13(t).

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Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act

Last updated: 5/14/2026 · Introduced: 5/7/2026

Author: Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require companies registering securities to disclose information about their supply chains and whether they contain goods sourced from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) or produced with forced labor, verified by a third-party auditor.
Issuers must disclose their commercial activities involving entities using goods from the XUAR or employing forced labor, including details on revenue, alternative sourcing, and due diligence measures.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will annually assess issuer compliance with these disclosure requirements and report the findings to Congress.

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