HCONRES 252
106th Congress
House
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Canada
Commerce
Free trade
Import quotas
International Affairs
Lumber trade
Public Lands and Natural Resources
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Trade negotiations
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding ensuring a competitive North American market for softwood lumber.
Introduced: February 16, 2000
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 21, 2000
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1295)
Feb 25, 2000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Feb 16, 2000
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Feb 16, 2000
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the United States-Canada Softwood Lumber Agreement of 1996 should terminate on a specified date, with no extension or further quota agreement; and (2) the President should consult with appropriate stakeholders and continue discussions with the Government of Canada to promote open trade of softwood lumber between Canada and the United States.
What's happening now
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1295)
Committees of jurisdiction
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