S.287: A bill to require Congressional approval before any trade agreements entered into under the auspices of the World Trade Organization.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about congress
  • Introduced Feb. 6, 1997
  • Latest Major Action Feb. 6, 1997

Bill Summary

Requires congressional approval before any international trade agreement negotiated under the auspices of the World Trade Organization may be implemented by or in the United States, if its application to the United States would require a change in U.S. law or practice.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Feb. 6, 1997

Introduced in the Senate by Ernest F. Hollings (D-S.C.)

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