Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority Act of 2002

Summary

Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority Act of 2001 - Sets forth the overall trade negotiating objectives of the United States for trade agreements (generally similar to the objectives of the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988 (OTCA)). Sets forth the principal U.S. negotiating objectives (generally similar to the principal OTCA negotiating objectives) regarding trade barriers and other trade distortions, trade in services, foreign investment, intellectual property, transparency, improvement of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and other multilateral and bilateral trade agreements, foreign regulatory practices, electronic commerce, reciprocal trade in agriculture, labor and the environment, dispute settlement and enforcement of trade agreements, and WTO extended negotiations. Requires the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to consult closely with Congress during trade negotiations. Sets forth the authority of the President (generally similar to the authority under OTCA) to enter into trade agreements with foreign countries regarding tariff and non-tariff barriers. States that a trade agreement may be entered into (before June 1, 2005; or June 1, 2007, if trade authorities procedures (or fast-track procedures) are extended under this Act) only if it makes progress in meeting the overall and principal trade negotiating objectives, and the President satisfies certain notification and consultation requirements set forth in this Act, including submission of the agreement for assessment by the International Trade Commission. Applies trade authorities procedures to bills implementing trade agreements if they consist of: (1) a provision approving a trade agreement entered into under this Act, and approving any statement of administrative action; and (2) if changes in existing laws or new statutory authority are required to implement such agreements, provisions necessary to implement them, either repealing or amending existing laws or providing new statutory law. Authorizes both Houses of Congress to adopt a procedural disapproval resolution denying trade authorities procedures to any trade agreement if the President has failed or refused to notify or consult with Congress about it. Exempts from the notice and consultation requirements of this Act any tariff or nontariff agreement which results from negotiations commenced before enactment of this Act, and which: (1) is entered into under the auspices of the WTO regarding the rules of origin work program; (2) is entered into with Chile or Singapore; or (3) establishes a Free Trade Area for the Americas. Requires the convening of a Congressional Oversight Group to serve as advisor to the U.S. delegation in the negotiation of any tariff or nontariff trade agreement. Requires the President to submit an implementation and enforcement plan at the same time a final text of any tariff or nontariff trade agreement is submitted to Congress.

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Timeline

1. 3 October 2001

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 3 October 2001

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 3 October 2001

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 3 October 2001

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 9 October 2001

   Vote

   Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 13.

   Source: Committee

6. 9 October 2001

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

7. 16 October 2001

   Introduced

   House Committee on Rules Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Oct. 17, 2001.

   Source: IntroReferral

8. 16 October 2001

   Reported

   Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 107-249, Part I.

   Source: Committee

9. 16 October 2001

   Reported

   Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 107-249, Part I.

   Source: Committee

10. 17 October 2001

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 152.

    Source: Calendars

11. 17 October 2001

    Discharge

    Committee on Rules discharged.

    Source: Discharge

12. 17 October 2001

    Committee

    Committee on Rules discharged.

    Source: Committee

13. 5 December 2001

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 306 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3005 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Provides that the amendment recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now printed in the bill, modified by the amendment printed in the House Report 107-323 shall be considered as adopted. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.

    Source: Floor

14. 6 December 2001

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

15. 6 December 2001

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 306. (consideration: CR H8981-9044)

    Source: Floor

16. 6 December 2001

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 306 passed House.

    Source: Floor

17. 6 December 2001

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

    Source: IntroReferral

18. 6 December 2001

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

19. 6 December 2001

    Vote

    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 215 - 214 (Roll no. 481). (text: CR H8981-8993)

    Source: Floor

20. 6 December 2001

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 215 - 214 (Roll no. 481).(text: CR H8981-8993)

    Source: Floor

21. 6 December 2001

    Vote

    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 162 - 267 (Roll no. 480). (consideration: CR H9029-9044; text: CR H9029-9042)

    Source: Floor

22. 6 December 2001

    Floor

    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

    Source: Floor

23. 6 December 2001

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3005 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Provides that the amendment recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now printed in the bill, modified by the amendment printed in the House Report 107-323 shall be considered as adopted. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.

    Source: Floor

24. 6 December 2001

    Floor

    Mr. Rangel moved to recommit with instructions to Ways and Means.

    Source: Floor

25. 12 December 2001

    Committee

    Committee on Finance. Committee consideration and Mark Up Session held.

    Source: Committee

26. 18 December 2001

    Reported

    Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Source: Committee

27. 28 February 2002

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 319.

    Source: Calendars

28. 28 February 2002

    Reported

    Committee on Finance. Reported by Senator Baucus with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 107-139. Additional views filed.

    Source: Committee

29. 28 February 2002

    Reported

    Committee on Finance. Reported by Senator Baucus with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 107-139. Additional views filed.

    Source: Committee

Votes

No vote records are attached yet.

Versions

• Reported to Senate · 28 February 2002 · Official file
• Referred in Senate · 6 December 2001 · Official file
• Engrossed in House · 6 December 2001 · Official file
• Reported in House · 17 October 2001 · Official file
• Introduced in House · 3 October 2001 · Official file

Documents

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• Reported to Senate (text)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 28 February 2002

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• Reported to Senate (PDF)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 28 February 2002

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• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 28 February 2002

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• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 6 December 2001

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• Engrossed in House (PDF)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 6 December 2001

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• Referred in Senate (text)

  Referred in Senate · EN · 6 December 2001

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• Referred in Senate (PDF)

  Referred in Senate · EN · 6 December 2001

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 6 December 2001

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• Reported in House (text)

  Reported in House · EN · 17 October 2001

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• Reported in House (PDF)

  Reported in House · EN · 17 October 2001

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• Reported to House amended, Part I

  summary · EN · 16 October 2001

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 3 October 2001

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 3 October 2001

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 3 October 2001

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Sponsors

• Rep. Thomas, William M. [R-CA-20] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-12] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-33] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Jefferson, William J. [D-LA-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Tanner, John S. [D-TN-8] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Dooley, Calvin M. [D-CA-20] · D · Sponsor
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Related records

• related to → Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3005) to extend trade authorities procedures with respect to reciprocal trade agreements.
• related to ← Trade Act of 2002