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- S.CON.RES.124
S.CON.RES.124: A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding the denial of benefits under the Generalized System of Preferences to developing countries that violate the intellectual property rights of United States persons, particularly those that have not implemented their obligations under the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Oct. 6, 1998
- Latest Major Action Oct. 14, 1998
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
9 (5 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the United States should not give special trade preferences to goods originating from a country that is not making substantial progress toward adequately protect U.S. intellectual property rights, particularly a developing country that has not met its obligations under the Agreement on Trade- Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights by January 1, 2000; (2) the Congress should monitor the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Senate Committee on Finance discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Received in the House.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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| Oct. 6, 1998 |
Introduced in the Senate by Frank R. Lautenberg (D-N.J.) |