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H.R. 4186 (109th)

To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to create a Chief Trade Prosecutor to ensure compliance with trade agreements, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

1 November 2005

Last action

1 November 2005 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Sponsors

Rep. Camp, Dave [R-MI-4], Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12], Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3], Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6], Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5], Rep. Stupak, Bart [D-MI-1], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Hooley, Darlene [D-OR-5], Rep. Miller, Candice S. [R-MI-10], Rep. Foley, Mark [R-FL-16], Rep. Gonzalez, Charles A. [D-TX-20], Rep. Schwarz, John J.H. "Joe" [R-MI-7], Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9]

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Summary

Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to create in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) the position of Chief Trade Prosecutor (CTP) to ensure that U.S. trading partners comply with trade agreements to which the United States is a party. Requires the CTP to assist the USTR in: (1) investigating and prosecuting disputes before the World Trade Organization (WTO) and pursuant to other trade agreements to which the United States is a party; and (2) carrying out USTR functions under the Act. Require the CTP to: (1) make recommendations with respect to administration of U.S. trade laws relating to foreign government barriers to U.S. goods, services, intellectual property, and other trade matters; and (4) perform such other functions as the USTR may direct.

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Timeline

  1. 1 November 2005

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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  2. 1 November 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 1 November 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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