Washington, D.C.- Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney introduced the Corporate Code of Conduct Act. This bill will establish strict guidelines for corporations in terms of Labor Rights, Human Rights and environmental protection based on US and internationally recognized standards.

"If we are to learn anything from the China debate, or the recent protests in Washington and Seattle, it is the need for the protection of US values throughout the world. It is time we reclaim the global economy for the people who make it work, and stop pandering to corporate interests who build their empires on the backs of the innocent." McKinney said.

The legislation rewards corporations that abide by the Corporate Code of Conduct by giving them preference for government contracts, and withdraws taxpayer-financed assistance to corporations and holds them liable in US courts if they are in violation of the Code.

"This legislation will allow us all to put our money where our professed values are: fair trade, democracy, respect for workers, sensible environmental standards, and no child labor. I believe that our corporations can export freedom, prosperity, equality, and justice; and our bill, the Corporate Code of Conduct Act, will ensure that they do." McKinney concluded.

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