S 2753 · 100th Congress · International Affairs

An original bill to extend the requirements of the National Environemental Policy Act to recommendations for the United States vote in international financial institutions.

Introduced 1988-08-25· Sponsored by Sen. Burdick, Quentin N. [D-ND]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 918.(1988-08-25)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to require all agencies of the Federal Government to include a detailed environmental impact assessment with every recommendation for a U.S. vote on a proposed action by an international financial institution significantly affecting the quality of the environment. Provides that the assessment required should be obtained from the institution proposing the action. Requires all agencies to: (1) inform the management of the institutions of the information expected to be obtained; and (2) begin negotiations with institution management to facilitate the requirements of this Act within the framework of international agreements and without weakening the position of the United States within the institution.…

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