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- H.R.1875
H.R.1875: To establish the Emergency Trade Deficit Commission.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about foreign trade and international finance
- Introduced April 2, 2009
- Latest Major Action Aug. 5, 2010
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
13 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Establishes the Emergency Trade Deficit Commission to examine, and report to the President and Congress on, the causes of the U.S. trade deficit, together with recommendations on how to address and reduce trade imbalances, such as the U.S. merchandise trade deficit, in order to promote sustainable economic growth that provides broad-based income and employment gains. Authorizes appropriations.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Mr. Levin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1875.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| April 2, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Peter A. DeFazio (D-Ore.) |