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Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force
The DHS FLETF Chair announces new additions to the
UFLPA Entity List
.
The Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force, or the FLETF, is a DHS-led Task Force of interagency partners that are dedicated to monitoring the enforcement of the prohibition on importing goods made wholly or in part with forced labor into the United States. Forced labor includes the use of forced, convict, and indentured labor, including forced or indentured child labor. You can understand more about forced labor and customs authorities that prohibit goods made with forced labor in U.S. supply chains by visiting
CBP.gov
.
Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force Participation
The Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force is chaired by DHS's Under Secretary for Strategy, Policy and Plans and is composed of 7 member agencies. Additional participants include observer agencies that also contribute to FLETF efforts. Member agencies include:
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
(Chair)
The Office of the United States Trade Representative
U.S. Department of Labor
U.S. Department of State
U.S. Department of the Treasury
U.S. Department of Justice
U.S. Department of Commerce
Observer agencies invited by the Chair currently include:
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
U.S. Department of Agriculture
U.S. Department of Energy
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations
National Security Council
Image
Robert T. Law Official Portrait
The Secretary of Homeland Security is designated as Chair of the FLETF, per Executive Order 13923, and has since delegated this position to the Under Secretary for Office of Strategy, Policy, & Plans. Under Secretary for the Office of Strategy, Policy, & Plans Robert T. Law serves as the Chair of the FLETF. Rob Law became the Under Secretary, Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans on September 9, 2025. He is responsible for driving policy and implementation plans across all of DHS’ missions, including trade and economic security; cybersecurity, infrastructure security, and resilience; border security and immigration; international affairs; and counterterrorism.
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CBP Forced Labor Page
CBP List of Withhold Release Orders and Forced Labor Findings
CBP Forced Labor E-Allegations Portal
DHS Center for Countering Human Trafficking
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List of Goods Produced by Child Labor or Forced Labor
List of Products Produced by Forced or Indentured Child Labor
Comply Chain
Better Trade Tool
Image
Trafficking in Persons Report
Responsible Sourcing Tool
Responsible Business Conduct
Image
Training on Human Trafficking: Forced Labor Training for Global Supply Chains
The FLETF was authorized by the
USMCA Implementation Act
to monitor the import prohibition on goods made with forced labor (
19 U.S.C. § 1307
), and was formally established by
Executive Order 13923
on May 15, 2020. The FLETF was directed to establish timelines for the CBP Commissioner to respond to external petitions drawing attention to the presence of forced labor in U.S. supply chains, which was done in the report titled
Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force: Establishing Timelines
.
The FLETF was also tasked with a continuing body of work, including:
Convening quarterly to review active CBP Withhold Release Orders, ongoing forced labor investigations, petitions received by CBP alleging forced labor in U.S. imports, FLETF forced labor enforcement priorities, and other issues related to enforcing the prohibition on importing goods made with forced labor into the United States.
Issuing biannual reports to Congress on DHS priorities with respect to enforcing the U.S. import prohibition on goods made with forced labor, CBP enforcement of the import prohibition, planning related to
U.S. Department of Labor reports
on goods and products produced with forced labor, and other relevant FLETF efforts.
Learn more about the FLETF's role in the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act at the FLETF's
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act page
.
Last Updated:
09/11/2025
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Countdown to America's 250th Anniversary!
162
Days
5
Hours
47
Minutes
notice
Due to the lapse in federal funding, this website will not be actively managed. Click here for more information.
Breadcrumb
Home
About DHS
Organization
Office of the Secretary
Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force
Operational and Support Components
Office of the Secretary
Center for Countering Human Trafficking
Civil Rights and Civil Liberties
Committee Management Office
Executive Secretary
Family Reunification Task Force
Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force
General Counsel
Joint Requirements Council
Legislative Affairs
Military Advisor
Office for State and Local Law Enforcement
Office of Strategy, Policy, & Plans
Partnership and Engagement
Privacy Office
Public Affairs
Advisory Panels & Committees
Organizational Chart
Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force
The DHS FLETF Chair announces new additions to the
UFLPA Entity List
.
The Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force, or the FLETF, is a DHS-led Task Force of interagency partners that are dedicated to monitoring the enforcement of the prohibition on importing goods made wholly or in part with forced labor into the United States. Forced labor includes the use of forced, convict, and indentured labor, including forced or indentured child labor. You can understand more about forced labor and customs authorities that prohibit goods made with forced labor in U.S. supply chains by visiting
CBP.gov
.
Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force Participation
The Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force is chaired by DHS's Under Secretary for Strategy, Policy and Plans and is composed of 7 member agencies. Additional participants include observer agencies that also contribute to FLETF efforts. Member agencies include:
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
(Chair)
The Office of the United States Trade Representative
U.S. Department of Labor
U.S. Department of State
U.S. Department of the Treasury
U.S. Department of Justice
U.S. Department of Commerce
Observer agencies invited by the Chair currently include:
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
U.S. Department of Agriculture
U.S. Department of Energy
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations
National Security Council
Image
Robert T. Law Official Portrait
The Secretary of Homeland Security is designated as Chair of the FLETF, per Executive Order 13923, and has since delegated this position to the Under Secretary for Office of Strategy, Policy, & Plans. Under Secretary for the Office of Strategy, Policy, & Plans Robert T. Law serves as the Chair of the FLETF. Rob Law became the Under Secretary, Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans on September 9, 2025. He is responsible for driving policy and implementation plans across all of DHS’ missions, including trade and economic security; cybersecurity, infrastructure security, and resilience; border security and immigration; international affairs; and counterterrorism.
Image
CBP Forced Labor Page
CBP List of Withhold Release Orders and Forced Labor Findings
CBP Forced Labor E-Allegations Portal
DHS Center for Countering Human Trafficking
Image
List of Goods Produced by Child Labor or Forced Labor
List of Products Produced by Forced or Indentured Child Labor
Comply Chain
Better Trade Tool
Image
Trafficking in Persons Report
Responsible Sourcing Tool
Responsible Business Conduct
Image
Training on Human Trafficking: Forced Labor Training for Global Supply Chains
The FLETF was authorized by the
USMCA Implementation Act
to monitor the import prohibition on goods made with forced labor (
19 U.S.C. § 1307
), and was formally established by
Executive Order 13923
on May 15, 2020. The FLETF was directed to establish timelines for the CBP Commissioner to respond to external petitions drawing attention to the presence of forced labor in U.S. supply chains, which was done in the report titled
Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force: Establishing Timelines
.
The FLETF was also tasked with a continuing body of work, including:
Convening quarterly to review active CBP Withhold Release Orders, ongoing forced labor investigations, petitions received by CBP alleging forced labor in U.S. imports, FLETF forced labor enforcement priorities, and other issues related to enforcing the prohibition on importing goods made with forced labor into the United States.
Issuing biannual reports to Congress on DHS priorities with respect to enforcing the U.S. import prohibition on goods made with forced labor, CBP enforcement of the import prohibition, planning related to
U.S. Department of Labor reports
on goods and products produced with forced labor, and other relevant FLETF efforts.
Learn more about the FLETF's role in the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act at the FLETF's
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act page
.
Last Updated:
09/11/2025
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