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S. 185 (106th)

A bill to establish a Chief Agricultural Negotiator in the Office of the United States Trade Representative.

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Introduced

19 January 1999

Last action

17 November 1999 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Sponsors

Sen. Ashcroft, John [R-MO], Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD], Rep. Baucus, Max [D-MT-1], Sen. Burns, Conrad R. [R-MT], Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS], Chuck Grassley, Rep. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK-1], Rep. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID-1], Sen. Robb, Charles S. [D-VA], Richard Durbin, Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Conrad, Kent [D-ND], Ron Wyden, Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA], Rep. Thomas, Craig [R-WY-At Large], Susan Collins, Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM], Mitch McConnell, Rep. Roberts, Pat [R-KS-1], Rep. Johnson, Tim [D-SD-At Large], Rep. Harkin, Tom [D-IA-5], Sen. Fitzgerald, Peter [R-IL], Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN], Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY], Rep. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND-At Large], Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC], Sen. Allard, Wayne [R-CO], Sen. Grams, Rod [R-MN], Sen. Hutchinson, Tim [R-AR], Sen. Bond, Christopher S. [R-MO], Sen. Coverdell, Paul [R-GA], Mike Crapo

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Summary

Establishes in the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) the position of Chief Agricultural Negotiator, who shall be appointed by the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate. Requires the Chief to conduct trade negotiations and enforce trade agreements relating to U.S. agricultural products and services, as well as perform other functions as the USTR may direct.

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Timeline

  1. 19 January 1999

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 19 January 1999

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S613)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 19 January 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 27 October 1999

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13234-13237)

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 3 November 1999

    Passed

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

  6. 3 November 1999

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

  7. 3 November 1999

    Discharge

    Senate Committee on Finance discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13867)

    Source: Discharge

  8. 3 November 1999

    Committee

    Senate Committee on Finance discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S13867)

    Source: Committee

  9. 4 November 1999

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

    Source: IntroReferral

  10. 4 November 1999

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  11. 4 November 1999

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

  12. 17 November 1999

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

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