HCONRES 246
102th Congress
House
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Air pollution control
Drugs
Environmental Protection
Environmental law and legislation
Food adulteration and inspection
Free trade
International environmental cooperation
Labor law and legislation
Legislation
Marine mammal protection
Mexico
Occupational health and safety
Pesticide regulation
Pollution control
Public health laws
Trade agreements
Trade negotiations
Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the relation of trade agreements to health, safety, labor, and environmental laws of the United States.
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25 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
Aug 7, 1992
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Aug 6, 1992
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Aug 6, 1992
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 362 - 0 (Roll no. 376).
Aug 6, 1992
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Aug 6, 1992
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 542, the House proceeded with one hour of general debate.
Aug 6, 1992
Rule provides for consideration of H. Con. Res. 246 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions. Provides for consideration in the House.
Aug 6, 1992
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 542.
Aug 6, 1992
Rule H. Res. 542 passed House.
Aug 5, 1992
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 542 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H. Con. Res. 246 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions. Provides for consideration in the House.
Jul 31, 1992
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 186.
Jul 31, 1992
Reported by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 102-635, Part II.
Jul 29, 1992
Ordered to be Reported.
Jul 29, 1992
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 23, 1992
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 23, 1992
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.
Jun 30, 1992
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 102-635, Part I.
Jun 18, 1992
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 18, 1992
Ordered to be Reported.
May 12, 1992
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.
May 12, 1992
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jan 15, 1992
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Competitiveness.
Nov 25, 1991
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Nov 21, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Nov 21, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Nov 21, 1991
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 1992 | House · vote #376 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 362–0 | See who voted → |
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Plain-English summary
Calls upon the President, as part of the Uruguay Round General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) talks, to initiate negotiations to make GATT compatible with the Marine Mammal Protection Act and other U.S. health, safety, labor, and environmental laws, including laws to protect the environment outside of the United States.
Declares that the Congress will not approve legislation to implement any trade agreement (including the Uruguay Round of the GATT and the U.S.-Mexico Free Trade Agreement) that jeopardizes such laws, including the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Clean Air Act.
What's happening now
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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