A bill to establish a Congressional Trade Office.

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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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 9 March 2000

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  Introduced in Senate · EN · 9 March 2000

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• Introduced in Senate

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