The US Senate voided a rule requiring greater financial transparency in the oil, gas and mining industries by a vote of 52-47. The "Cardin-Lugar amendment," Section 1504 of the 2010 Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act, requires companies in these industries to disclose payments to governments in the countries where they operate. The resolution voiding the rule has already passed the House. Now the resolution goes to President Trump, who is expected to sign it.
Eric LeCompte, Executive Director of the religious development organization Jubilee USA, releases the following statement:
"We are worried how this action will impact poor and vulnerable communities.
"Congress acted hastily and didn't take the time to understand how this action affects transparency and accountability.
“Now a new rule needs to be developed and we need to be sure it really furthers anti-corruption efforts.”
Read more about the Cardin-Lugar amendment
Read the oped published on 1504 from Eric LeCompte, Jubilee USA executive director
Read the letter Jubilee USA's executive director sent to Congress on the legislation
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