HR 3173
106th Congress
House
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Advice and consent of the Senate
Agriculture and Food
Agriculture in foreign trade
Ambassadors
Congress
Executive reorganization
Foreign trade promotion
Government Operations and Politics
International Affairs
Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
Presidential appointments
Trade agreements
Trade negotiations
To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to establish a Chief Agricultural Negotiator in the Office of the United States Trade Representative.
Introduced: October 28, 1999
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Introduced
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Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 8, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
Oct 29, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2225)
Oct 28, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Oct 28, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2213)
Oct 28, 1999
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to establish in the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) the position of Chief Agricultural Negotiator, who shall be appointed by the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate. Requires the Chief to conduct trade negotiations and enforce trade agreements relating to U.S. agricultural products and services, as well as perform other functions as the USTR may direct.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
Committees of jurisdiction
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