The House and Senate Versions of the Senate Bill Were a Bit Different

The measure would now provide a comment period for company and require public hearing held by the agencies responsible for enforcing the bill. The time line for imposing the presumption of forced labor in the region would also stretch from the original bills 120 days after enactment to 300 days after enactment. This would buy businesses more time to comply. One change senate g o p staff sought early on would have carved out a loophole for essential products that america does not produce enough of, such as personal protective equipment for health care workers. It would have made it easier for businesses to avoid compliance with the legislation.