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Name of Resource | Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 22.17; Combating Trafficking in Persons |
Type | Regulation |
Country / jurisdiction | United States of America |
Enacting authority | Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
Entry into force / date of approval | 2 March 2015 |
Description | This subpart prescribes policy for implementing Executive Order 13627 and the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 - Title XVII: Ending Trafficking in Government Contracting. It provides additional anti-trafficking policies that prohibit contractors and subcontractors from engaging in prohibited practices. It applies to all new solicitations and awards. This “Combating Trafficking in Persons” clause applies to all new solicitations and awards. The clause describes nine prohibited trafficking activities, such as the prohibition against charging recruitment fees to employees; the prohibition against using misleading or fraudulent practices during recruitment of employees; making material misrepresentations regarding the key terms and conditions of employment; etc. Implementing Partners must thoroughly familiarize themselves with the complete list of prohibited activities. |
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