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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Oct 7, 1994
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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Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17] · D–IL
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Referred to the Subcommittee on International Security, International Organizations and Human Rights.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Policy, Trade and Environment.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2201-2202)
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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