No Funds for Forced Labor Act

House Bill

H.R. 7516

119th Congress

No Funds for Forced Labor Act

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 11, 2026

Primary Sponsor

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Quick Stats

Summary

This bill would prohibit the use of federal funds for activities connected to forced labor. Based on its title, it appears to restrict government spending on programs, contracts, or entities that involve forced labor practices.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Introduced2/11/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

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No Funds for Forced Labor Act

This bill would prohibit the use of federal funds for activities connected to forced labor. Based on its title, it appears to restrict government spending on programs, contracts, or entities that involve forced labor practices.

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This bill would prohibit the use of federal funds for activities connected to forced labor. Based on its title, it appears to restrict government spending on programs, contracts, or entities that involve forced labor practices.

Bill Number: 7516
Introduced: 2/11/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

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Fact Sheet

Title: No Funds for Forced Labor Act
Bill Number: 7516
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Introduced: 2/11/2026
Summary: This bill would prohibit the use of federal funds for activities connected to forced labor. Based on its title, it appears to restrict government spending on programs, contracts, or entities that involve forced labor practices.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would prohibit the use of federal funds for activities connected to forced labor. Based on its title, it appears to restrict government spending on programs, contracts, or entities that involve forced labor practices.

Last updated: 2/27/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill would ban federal funding from being used for forced labor-related activities.
It has been referred to the House Committee on Financial Services for review and consideration.
The legislation aims to ensure taxpayer dollars do not support operations involving forced labor.
The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and has not been voted on.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would affect federal agencies, government contractors, and any organizations receiving federal funds by requiring them to avoid connections to forced labor. It could impact how the government awards contracts and grants, potentially requiring additional screening of recipients. Consumers and workers could benefit if the bill reduces U.S. government support for forced labor practices.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7516, 119th Congress (2026). "No Funds for Forced Labor Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7516

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