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H.R. 2316 105th Congress House

To amend trade laws and related provisions to clarify the designation of normal trade relations.

Introduced: July 31, 1997 See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 105th Congress ended
It never became law before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 23, 1998
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Jun 23, 1998
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Aug 6, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Aug 1, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1597)
Jul 31, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jul 31, 1997
Introduced in House
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 Latest action June 23, 1998

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends specified Federal trade laws to replace the term "most-favored-nation" status or treatment with the term "normal trade relations."

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2316: To amend trade laws and related provisions to clarify the designation of normal trade relations.. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-2316/
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"H.R. 2316: To amend trade laws and related provisions to clarify the designation of normal trade relations.." 105th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-2316/.
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H.R. 2316, 105th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-2316/.
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