He says the resolution would cause uncertainty and undermine industry efforts. A bipartisan resolution that would have reinstated the enforcement of tariffs on Chinese solar panel manufacturers has…
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Senate Repeals President’s Pause on Chinese Solar Tariffs
President Biden is likely to veto the measure. The Senate voted this week to formally rescind President Joe Biden’s pause on tariffs against the import of Chinese solar…
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Legislation Calls Out Chinese Forced Organ Harvesting
A strong bipartisan vote was taken in the House. The Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2023 overwhelming passed the House of Representatives. The bill condemns the Chinese…
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House Members Call for New Iran Policy
Bipartisan group calls for tougher methods. A resolution calling for an end to the theocratic regime in Iran has been offered by a bipartisan group in the House…
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Labor Department Strengthens Child Labor Laws
Information sharing with the Department of Health and Human Services will increase. The Department of Labor has announced an interagency initiative with the Department of Health and Human…
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U.S. says Russians Have Committed Crimes Against Humanity
Secretary of state and ambassador for global criminal justice speak about the actions of Russian forces. Ambassador-at-large for Global Criminal Justice Beth Van Schaack spoke last week about…
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Contractor Sentenced to 10 years of Prison for Forced Labor Ring
Florida employer violated multiple federal laws to cover up human trafficking. The Department of Labor recently announced the sentencing of Florida labor contractor Bladimir Moreno to 10 years…
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House Lawmakers Propose Designation of Wagner Group as Terrorist Organization
Russian-based mercenaries have meddled in global conflicts and committed human rights violations. Nine bipartisan lawmakers introduced the Holding Accountable Russian Mercenaries (HARM) act, which would designate the Russian…
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Secretary Blinken Announces Restrictions Against Belarus
U.S. continues to address President Lukashenka’s administration. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced further actions the Department of State is taking against the regime of President Alexander Lukashenka…
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State Department Issues LGBTQI+ Grant Funding Notice
Up to $1.5 million in funding is being made available to profit and nonprofit organizations. The U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor issued a…
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