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S 119 106th Congress Senate

Northern Border States Council Act

Official title: A bill to establish a Northern Border States-Canada Trade Council, and for other purposes.

Introduced: February 8, 2000 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 106th Congress (1999–2000) 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.
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Jan 19, 1999
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jan 19, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S548-549)
Jan 19, 1999
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action January 19, 1999

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Northern Border States Council Act - Establishes the Northern Border States-Canada Trade Council.

Sets forth the duties of the Council, including: (1) advising the President, the Congress, the United States Trade Representative, the Secretary of Commerce, and other appropriate Federal and State officials with respect to the administration of U.S.-Canada trade policies, taxation of trade in goods and services, and customs and immigration matters; (2) monitoring trade issues and disputes that involve one of the Council-member States and either the Canadian Government or one of Canada's provinces; and (3) making recommendations with respect to such disputes.

Authorizes appropriations.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
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Schumer, Charles E.
New York · Feb 8, 2000
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 119: Northern Border States Council Act. 106th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/106-S-119/
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