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H.R. 1875 (111th)

To establish the Emergency Trade Deficit Commission.

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Introduced

2 April 2009

Last action

5 August 2010 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Sponsors

Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Massa, Eric J. J. [D-NY-29], Rep. Braley, Bruce L. [D-IA-1], Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2], Rep. Sutton, Betty [D-OH-13], Rep. Visclosky, Peter J. [D-IN-1], Rep. Hare, Phil [D-IL-17], Rep. Kagen, Steve [D-WI-8], Rep. Perriello, Thomas S.P. [D-VA-5], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3]

Subjects

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Summary

End the Trade Deficit Act - Establishes the Emergency Commission To End the Trade Deficit to develop a trade policy plan to eliminate the U.S. merchandise trade deficit and to develop a competitive trade policy for the 21st century. Requires the Commission to report to the President and to Congress on: (1) its findings and conclusions; (2) a detailed plan for reducing both the overall trade deficit and specific bilateral trade deficits; and (3) any recommendations for administrative and legislative actions necessary for such reductions. Prohibits the President from submitting to Congress any free trade agreement or legislation implementing one until: (1) the report has been delivered to Congress and to the President; and (2) specified congressional committees have completed a hearing on it.

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Timeline

  1. 2 April 2009

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 2 April 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 2 April 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 28 July 2010

    Passed

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  5. 28 July 2010

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  6. 28 July 2010

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6183-6185)

    Source: Floor

  7. 28 July 2010

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6183-6185)

    Source: Floor

  8. 28 July 2010

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1875.

    Source: Floor

  9. 28 July 2010

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6183-6189)

    Source: Floor

  10. 28 July 2010

    Floor

    Mr. Levin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  11. 29 July 2010

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate.

    Source: IntroReferral

  12. 5 August 2010

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

    Source: IntroReferral

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  • Referred in Senate (text)

    Referred in Senate · EN · 5 August 2010

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  • Referred in Senate (PDF)

    Referred in Senate · EN · 5 August 2010

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    Engrossed in House · EN · 28 July 2010

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    summary · EN · 28 July 2010

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  • Introduced in House (text)

    Introduced in House · EN · 2 April 2009

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