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HR 5129 101th Congress House International Affairs American investments China Employee rights Forced labor Foreign Trade and International Finance Foreign trade promotion Government paperwork Human rights Industry Occupational health and safety Tibet

To encourage liberalization inside the People's Republic of China and Tibet.

Introduced: June 21, 1990 See on congress.gov
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Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 3, 1990
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.
Jul 3, 1990
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.
Jul 3, 1990
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs.
Jun 21, 1990
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jun 21, 1990
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now July 3, 1990

Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Pelosi, Nancy
California · Jun 21, 1990
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