Garment Consumer's Right-to-Know Act of 2002

The Garment Consumer's Right-to-Know Act of 2002 (H.R. 4768) would require clothing manufacturers to maintain and disclose detailed records regarding the working conditions of the people who make their products. Specifically, companies would be responsible for tracking the wages, hours, and labor practices of the third-party contractors they hire to sew and assemble garments.

For the average citizen, this bill aims to increase transparency in the fashion industry by making information about labor standards more accessible. By holding manufacturers accountable for the treatment of workers throughout their entire supply chain, the legislation seeks to provide consumers with the information necessary to make more informed purchasing decisions based on a company's labor practices.