Amendment101st Congress
Amendment requird the President to certify to Congress that the Chinese Government was adhering to the provisions of the Joint Declaration on Hong Kong before most-favored-nation status could be extended for another year. As modified, language was added establishing principals that required United States nationals engaged in commercial activities in China and Tibet to follow certain ethical guidelines in conducting business.
- Amendment Number
- 886
- Description
- Amendment requird the President to certify to Congress that the Chinese Government was adhering to the provisions of the Joint Declaration on Hong Kong before most-favored-nation status could be extended for another year. As modified, language was added establishing principals that required United States nationals engaged in commercial activities in China and Tibet to follow certain ethical guidelines in conducting business.
- Purpose
- An amendment, modified to include the provisions of an amendment originally to have been offered by Mr. Miller (Wa), which would do the following: Require Presidential certification that the government of China is adhering to the provisions of the Joint Declaration relating to the transfer of the Territory of Hong Kong to China before MFN status can be granted. The Amendment would also enumerate a list of human rights principles and require U.S. companies operating in China to register with the State Department and indicate whether and how they have implemented those principles.
- Congress
- 101
- Type
- HAMDT
- Latest Action Date
- Oct 18, 1990
- Latest Action Text
- On agreeing to the Porter amendment (A003) as modified Agreed to by recorded vote: 409 - 7 (Roll No. 485).
- Latest Action Time
- 16:12:34
- Submitted Date
- Oct 18, 1990
- Chamber
- House of Representatives
- Update Date
- Jul 1, 2021