A joint resolution authorizing the President to enter into negotiations with foreign governments to limit the importation of automobiles and trucks into the United States.

Summary

Authorizes the President, subject to specified conditions, to negotiate agreements with foreign governments limiting imports of automobiles, trucks, and their parts. Limits such authorization and agreements to a specified period of time. Requires consultation with the private sector. Prohibits treating actions taken pursuant to such agreements as violations of U.S. laws.

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Timeline

1. 5 January 1981

   Introduced

   Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Finance.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 5 January 1981

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 5 January 1981

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Eagleton, Thomas F. [D-MO] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Williams, Harrison A., Jr. [D-NJ] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY] · D · Cosponsor
• · ssfi00 · Standing

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