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- H.R.1079
H.R.1079: Fast-Track Fairness and Accountability Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced March 13, 1997
- Latest Major Action March 18, 1997
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
60 (60 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Summary
Fast-Track Fairness and Accountability Act - Authorizes the President to enter into a trade agreement eligible for fast-track consideration only if it requires each country party to the agreement to: (1) adopt laws that afford internationally recognized worker rights to workers and that promote internationally recognized environmental standards in that country; and (2) treat as an actionable unfair trade practice the denial of such rights and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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| March 13, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Bernard Sanders (ID-Vt.) |