To require the Secretary of State to establish a set of voluntary guidelines to promote socially responsible business practices for United States businesses operating in foreign countries.

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Directs the Secretary of State to establish guidelines which U.S. nationals should use in conducting business operations in any foreign country. Requires such guidelines to be based on principles contained in guidelines or standards of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, the International Labor Organization, and the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade as well as on the MacBride, Sullivan, and Slepak Principles. Directs U.S. nationals conducting business operations in any foreign country to submit a statement to the Secretary indicating whether they are complying with such guidelines and to register with the Secretary. Authorizes Federal agencies to intercede with foreign governments or nationals regarding export marketing activities on behalf of a U.S. national only if such national is in compliance with the guidelines.

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 7 October 1994

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  Introduced in House · EN · 7 October 1994

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  summary · EN · 7 October 1994

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