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HR 5261 103th Congress House

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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This bill died when the 103rd Congress ended
It never became law before the 103rd Congress (1993–1994) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Passed Senate
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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
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 Latest action October 17, 1994

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

 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.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Oct 7, 1994
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5261: 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.. 103rd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HR-5261/
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"H.R. 5261: 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.." 103rd Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HR-5261/.
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H.R. 5261, 103rd Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HR-5261/.
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