Amendment103rd Congress
Amendment in the nature of a substitute does not link extension of most-favored-nation status for China to human rights practices; authorizes the use of USIA funds for programs to promote human rights in China; authorizes increased funding for broadcasting to China; urges United States businesses in China to adopt a voluntary set of principles to govern such areas as basic worker rights; and authorizes the President to establish a commission to monitor human rights conditions in China and make recommendations for United States policy.
- Amendment Number
- 829
- Description
- Amendment in the nature of a substitute does not link extension of most-favored-nation status for China to human rights practices; authorizes the use of USIA funds for programs to promote human rights in China; authorizes increased funding for broadcasting to China; urges United States businesses in China to adopt a voluntary set of principles to govern such areas as basic worker rights; and authorizes the President to establish a commission to monitor human rights conditions in China and make recommendations for United States policy.
- Purpose
- An amendment to authorize the U.S. Information Agency to promote human rights in China; to authorize a commission to study human rights progress in China and to guide U.S. policy in China; to authorize increased funding for broadcasting to China; and to encourage U.S. businesses involved with China to adopt principles protecting basic human rights.
- Congress
- 103
- Type
- HAMDT
- Latest Action Date
- Aug 9, 1994
- Latest Action Text
- On agreeing to the Hamilton amendment (A001) Agreed to by recorded vote: 280 - 152 (Roll no. 382).
- Latest Action Time
- 18:40:55
- Submitted Date
- Aug 9, 1994
- Chamber
- House of Representatives
- Update Date
- Aug 15, 2021