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S. 1978 (104th)

End the Trade Deficit Act

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Introduced

22 July 1996

Last action

3 October 1996 · Introduced

Status

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12258-12260)

Sponsors

Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND], Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV], Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL]

Subjects

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Source updated

21 August 2025

Summary

End the Trade Deficit Act - Establishes the Emergency Commission To End the Trade Deficit, whose purpose is to develop: (1) a trade policy plan to eliminate the U.S. trade deficit by the year 2006; and (2) a competitive trade policy for the 21st century. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

  1. 22 July 1996

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 22 July 1996

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8468-8472)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 22 July 1996

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 3 October 1996

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12258-12260)

    Source: IntroReferral

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Introduced in Senate (text)

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

    Introduced in Senate · EN · 22 July 1996

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  • Introduced in Senate (PDF)

    Introduced in Senate · EN · 22 July 1996

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  • Introduced in Senate

    summary · EN · 22 July 1996

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