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- H.R.1942
H.R.1942: To encourage the establishment of free trade areas between the United States and certain Pacific Rim countries.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 106th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced May 26, 1999
- Latest Major Action May 27, 1999
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Declares it to be U.S. policy to seek the elimination of certain tariff and nontariff barriers and to achieve more open, equitable, and reciprocal market access through the negotiation of bilateral free trade agreements with eligible Pacific Rim countries. Directs the President: (1) to initiate preliminary consultations with the government of each eligible Pacific Rim country within 60 days after enactment of this Act; (2) if such...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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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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| May 26, 1999 |
Introduced in the House by Philip M. Crane (R-Ill.) |