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H.R. 910 (104th)

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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Introduced

13 February 1995

Last action

24 February 1995 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.

Sponsors

Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Marcy Kaptur, Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-36], PETER DEFAZIO, JOHN CONYERS, Rep. Schroeder, Patricia [D-CO-1], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Nancy Pelosi, Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-5], Richard Durbin, Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-8], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. McHale, Paul [D-PA-15], JOSE SERRANO, Rescom. Romero-Barcelo, Carlos A. [D-PR-At Large], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1], LUIS GUTIERREZ, Rep. Hilliard, Earl F. [D-AL-7], Rep. Olver, John W. [D-MA-1], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. Watt, Melvin L. [D-NC-12], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Nydia Velázquez, Bernie Sanders, Bennie Thompson, Del. Underwood, Robert A. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Minge, David [D-MN-2], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Fattah, Chaka [D-PA-2], Rep. Yates, Sidney R. [D-IL-9], Rep. Torres, Esteban Edward [D-CA-34], Rep. Furse, Elizabeth [D-OR-1], Rep. Holden, Tim [D-PA-17], Rep. Rivers, Lynn N. [D-MI-13], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-19], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-11], Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-13], Rep. Reynolds, Mel [D-IL-2], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-7], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-12], LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD, Rep. Meehan, Martin T. [D-MA-5], Rep. Jefferson, William J. [D-LA-2], Rep. Clayton, Eva M. [D-NC-1]

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Summary

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, Minnesota or Caux, 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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Timeline

  1. 13 February 1995

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 13 February 1995

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E331)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 13 February 1995

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 13 February 1995

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 24 February 1995

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.

    Source: Committee

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