Kathy Manning: “For the purpose of closing. Madam Speaker, H.R. 4039 builds on the important work Congress has already done to rid our…”

“For the purpose of closing. Madam Speaker, H.R. 4039 builds on the important work Congress has already done to rid our domestic supply chains of forced labor goods by ensuring that our global programs aren't supporting such goods either. By asking our State Department and USAID program partners and contractors to ensure they aren't using forced labor goods, we will help make global supply chains freer. This is a preventative measure meant to guarantee that U.S. international projects and programs are beyond reproach and fully consistent with our values. In so doing, H.R. 4039 will ensure that we practice our principles when it comes to human rights. Madam Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.”