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S. 1585 (106th)

A bill to establish a Congressional Trade Office.

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Introduced

15 September 1999

Last action

20 March 2000 · Introduced

Status

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1469-1470)

Sponsors

Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT]

Subjects

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14 January 2025

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Summary

Establishes in Congress the Congressional Trade Office. Sets forth the purposes and functions of such Office, including to: (1) reassert the constitutional responsibility of Congress with respect to international trade; (2) assist Congress in providing more effective oversight of trade policy; (3) monitor compliance with major bilateral, regional, and multilateral trade agreements; (4) provide Congress with more analytical capability on trade issues; and (5) perform certain dispute resolution functions with respect to the World Trade Organization and the North American Free Trade Agreement. Authorizes the Director of the Office, in carrying out his or her duties, to obtain information from, and use the services of, the General Accounting Office, the Library of Congress, and other congressional offices. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

  1. 15 September 1999

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10932)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 15 September 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 15 September 1999

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 20 March 2000

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1469-1470)

    Source: IntroReferral

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

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