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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jul 15, 1993
Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should direct the Secretary of Commerce to consult with American business leaders having significant trade with or investments in the People's Republic of China to encourage them to adopt a voluntary code of conduct that: (1) follows internationally recognized human rights principles; (2) ensures that the employment of Chinese citizens is not discriminatory in terms of sex, ethnic origin, or political belief; (3) refrains from knowingly using prison labor; (4) recognizes workers' rights to organize and bargain collectively; and (5) discourages mandatory political indoctrination on business sites.
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Rep. Neal, Richard E. [D-MA-2] · D–MA
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Referred to the Subcommittee on International Security, International Organizations and Human Rights.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1785)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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