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- H.RES.995
H.RES.995: Promoting transparency of natural resource revenues in resource-rich developing countries to help combat corruption, encouraging democracy and accountable government in such countries, and ensuring energy security through a more stable operating environme
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced Sept. 12, 2006
- Latest Major Action Oct. 18, 2006
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (7 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the U.S. government should: (1) support and participate in the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) and assist African countries in implementing EITI or in adopting resource revenue transparency policies; (2) work with the international community to develop a monitoring process for nonmining natural resources, such as timber; (3) require natural resource extraction...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House International Relations
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Referred to House Financial Services
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Referred to House Ways and Means
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
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| Sept. 12, 2006 |
Introduced in the House by Christopher H. Smith (R-N.J.) |