H.R.3151: Freedom to Trade Act

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about international affairs
  • Introduced Oct. 17, 2001
  • Latest Major Action Nov. 27, 2001

Bill Summary

Freedom to Trade Act - Prohibits a U.S. national, permanent resident alien, or Federal agency from entering into an agreement (including an agreement to provide a loan, guarantee, credit, or other financing) with a foreign person who prevents or inhibits a U.S. business from undertaking a commercial activity, or otherwise discriminates against the business, because of the religious beliefs, practices or associations, sexual orientation, race,...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and the Judiciary, 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.
Referred to House International Relations
Referred to House Financial Services
Referred to House Judiciary
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Monetary Policy and Trade.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
Oct. 17, 2001

Introduced in the House by Benjamin A. Gilman (R-N.Y.)

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