HCONRES 45
107th 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 housing affordability and ensuring a competitive North American market for softwood lumber.
Introduced: February 28, 2001
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Became law
Feb 28, 2001
Introduced in House
Feb 28, 2001
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Plain-English summary
Expresses the sense of 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, including consumers, 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
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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