Howdy!
While the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing kicked off last week, the forced labor of Uyghurs continues, and it seems the world is turning a blind eye. The Chinese Community Party hopes that Americans won’t notice it — that the Olympics will sugarcoat the long list of human rights violations that occur in China every single day.
That’s why my bill, HB2488, will send a strong message to Communist China and call out their blatant abuse of power. HB2488 will prohibit the state and other public entities from entering into contracts with companies or services unless the contract includes written certification that the company does not — and will not — use or rely on forced labor of Uyghurs in Communist China.
This isn’t a Republican issue — there is a consensus in the Arizona legislature to stop the influence of CCP in our state. That’s why my bill passed unanimously out of committee and the House. It’s all done in the House and goes to the Senate now.
Wondering what else I’m working on? You can see a full list of my bills here.
Remember, if you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out. My door is always open, and I’m here to serve you.
Your Representative,
Justin Wilmeth
