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S 185 106th Congress Senate

A bill to establish a Chief Agricultural Negotiator in the Office of the United States Trade Representative.

Introduced: February 23, 1999 See on congress.gov
Foreign Trade and International Finance Advice and consent of the SenateAgriculture and FoodAgriculture in foreign tradeAmbassadors
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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.
 Everywhere this bill has been 12 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 17, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Nov 4, 1999
Received in the House.
Nov 4, 1999
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Nov 4, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Nov 3, 1999
Senate Committee on Finance discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13867)
Nov 3, 1999
Senate Committee on Finance discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S13867)
Nov 3, 1999
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 3, 1999
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Oct 27, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13234-13237)
Jan 19, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S613)
Jan 19, 1999
Introduced in Senate
Jan 19, 1999
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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 Latest action November 17, 1999

Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Establishes 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.

 Bill text 3 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 6
All 6 Democratic 2 Republican 4
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Crapo, Mike
Idaho · Nov 3, 1999
 R
McConnell, Mitch
Kentucky · Mar 2, 1999
 R
Collins, Susan M.
Maine · Feb 23, 1999
 D
Wyden, Ron
Oregon · Feb 4, 1999
 D
Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · Jan 26, 1999
 R
Grassley, Chuck
Iowa · Jan 19, 1999
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