H.R. 5376 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
TRUTH Act of 2006
H.R. 5376 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on May 11, 2006, sponsored by Cynthia McKinney.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 11, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- International Affairs
What it does
Transparency and Responsibility for United States Trade Health Act of 2006 or Truth Act of 2006 - Requires a U.S. national that employs one or more individuals in a foreign country, either directly or through subsidiaries, subcontractors, affiliates, joint ventures, partners, or licensees (including any security forces of such national), to take necessary steps to provide transparency and public disclosure in all its operation…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 11, 2006
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. (May 11, 2006)
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