Wexton Leads Introduction of Bipartisan Legislation to Crack Down on International Financing of Projects Using Forced Labor
January 26, 2024
January 26, 2024
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Jennifer Wexton, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Jan. 25, 2024:
Today, U.S. Representative Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) led the introduction of the bipartisan No Funds for Forced Labor Act, which seeks to prevent international financial institutions (IFIs) from supporting projects that pose significant risk of using forced labor. The bipartisan legislation would empower American officials to oppose IFI loans, which in part rely on U.S. taxpayer . . .
Today, U.S. Representative Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) led the introduction of the bipartisan No Funds for Forced Labor Act, which seeks to prevent international financial institutions (IFIs) from supporting projects that pose significant risk of using forced labor. The bipartisan legislation would empower American officials to oppose IFI loans, which in part rely on U.S. taxpayer . . .