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- H.R.2629
H.R.2629: Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Oct. 7, 1997
- Latest Major Action Oct. 14, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act of 1997 - Sets forth the purposes of this Act, which are, through trade agreements affording mutual benefits, to achieve: (1) more open, equitable, and reciprocal market access for U.S. goods, services, and investment; (2) the reduction or elimination of barriers and other trade-distorting policies and practices; (3) a more effective system of international trading disciplines and procedures; and (4) economic...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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 Ways and Means
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Referred to House Rules
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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| Oct. 7, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Robert T. Matsui (D-Calif.) |