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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.

Introduced: October 7, 1994 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 5 steps
Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 17, 1994
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Security, International Organizations and Human Rights.
Oct 17, 1994
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Policy, Trade and Environment.
Oct 8, 1994
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2201-2202)
Oct 7, 1994
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Oct 7, 1994
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now October 17, 1994

Referred to the Subcommittee on International Security, International Organizations and Human Rights.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1