United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 5129 (101st)
To encourage liberalization inside the People's Republic of China and Tibet.
Introduced
21 June 1990
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.
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Summary
Expresses the sense of the Congress that U.S. nationals conducting industrial cooperation projects in China or Tibet should adhere to specified principles, including to: (1) suspend the use of merchandise manufactured by convict or forced labor; (2) seek to ensure political and religious freedom without fear of one's employment status; (3) ensure that methods of production do not pose a danger to project employees and the surrounding environment; (4) strive to use business enterprises that are not controlled by China; and (5) promote human rights in China. Requires the Secretary of State to forward a copy of such principles to member nations of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development and encourage them to promote such principles. Requires U.S. nationals to register with the Secretary of State and indicate whether they agree to implement such principles. Sets forth specified reporting requirements.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 21 June 1990
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/101st-congress/house-bill/5129
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/101/hr/5129