SCONRES 111
106th Congress
Senate
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Canada
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Lumber trade
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A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress regarding ensuring a competitive North American market for softwood lumber.
Introduced: May 9, 2000
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Everywhere this bill has been
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 9, 2000
Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3737)
May 9, 2000
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the United States-Canada Softwood Lumber Agreement of 1996 should terminate with no extension; (2) the President should continue talks with Canada to promote open trade of softwood lumber between the two countries; and (3) the President should consult with all stakeholders, including consumers, in future discussions regarding such trade.
What's happening now
Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3737)
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