An original bill to extend the requirements of the National Environemental Policy Act to recommendations for the United States vote in international financial institutions.

Summary

Amends the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to require all agencies of the Federal Government to include a detailed environmental impact assessment with every recommendation for a U.S. vote on a proposed action by an international financial institution significantly affecting the quality of the environment. Provides that the assessment required should be obtained from the institution proposing the action. Requires all agencies to: (1) inform the management of the institutions of the information expected to be obtained; and (2) begin negotiations with institution management to facilitate the requirements of this Act within the framework of international agreements and without weakening the position of the United States within the institution.

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Timeline

1. 14 July 1988

   Reported

   Committee on Environment and Public Works ordered to be reported an original measure.

   Source: Committee

2. 25 August 1988

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 918.

   Source: Calendars

3. 25 August 1988

   Reported

   Committee on Environment and Public Works. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Burdick under the authority of the order of Aug 11, 88. With written report No. 100-498. Additional views filed.

   Source: Committee

4. 25 August 1988

   Reported

   Committee on Environment and Public Works. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Burdick under the authority of the order of Aug 11, 88. With written report No. 100-498. Additional views filed.

   Source: Committee

5. 25 August 1988

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 25 August 1988

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Sponsors

• Sen. Burdick, Quentin N. [D-ND] · D · Sponsor
• · ssev00 · Standing

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