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S.84: Americas Free Trade Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Jan. 21, 1997
- Latest Major Action Jan. 21, 1997
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Americas Free Trade Act - Requires the President to initiate trade agreement negotiations with Western Hemisphere countries for the reduction and elimination of tariffs and nontariff trade barriers and the establishment of a Western Hemisphere free trade area. Declares that this Act shall not apply to Cuba unless the President certifies to the Congress that: (1) freedom has been restored in Cuba; and (2) the claims of U.S. citizens for...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| Jan. 21, 1997 |
Introduced in the Senate by Phil Gramm (R-Texas) |