The Act aims to implement measures that would advance workplace rights, protections and manufacturing incentives to solidify the United States as the leader in responsible apparel production, a press release from the Congresswoman’s office said.

The Act will put forth requirements to hold both fashion brands and retailers along with their manufacturing partners jointly accountable for workplace wage violations, set an hourly pay in the garment industry and eliminate piece rate pay in workplaces in which workers are not already paid a minimum wage or are covered by a union collective bargaining agreement.

It would also create a $40 million Domestic Garment Manufacturing Support Programme and establish a 30 per cent reshoring tax credit for garment manufacturers that move their manufacturing operations to the United States.

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (DS)