Pub. L. 117-322, sec. 2 (as amended)
SENSE OF CONGRESS.
SEC. 2. [6 U.S.C. 242a note] SENSE OF CONGRESS.
It is the sense of Congress that—
(1) the victim-centered approach must become universally understood, adopted, and practiced;
(2) criminal justice efforts must increase the focus on, and adeptness at, investigating and prosecuting forced labor cases;
(3) corporations must eradicate forced labor from their supply chains;
(4) the Department of Homeland Security must lead by example—
(A) by ensuring that its government supply chain of contracts and procurement are not tainted by forced labor; and
(B) by leveraging all of its authorities against the importation of goods produced with forced labor; and
(5) human trafficking training, awareness, identification, and screening efforts—
(A) are a necessary first step for prevention, protection, and enforcement; and
(B) should be evidence-based to be most effective.
- Cross-references to the US Code
- 6 U.S.C. 242a note