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Global Trade Requires Unmitigated Truth in Health (TRUTH) Act

Introduced: April 27, 2006 Introduced by: Markey, Edward J. Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov
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May 15, 2006
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman .
Apr 27, 2006
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on International Relations, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 27, 2006
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E657-658)
Apr 27, 2006
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Global Trade Requires Unmitigated Truth in Health (TRUTH) Act - Requires the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to: (1) propose to the World Trade Organization (WTO) that its rights and obligations should take into account whether countries are undermining the trade system by failing to abide by the rules of other international organizations with regard to public health, specifically the International Health Regulations of the World Health Organization; and (2) include in the proposal specified options for its implementation.

Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to report to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and specified congressional committees on the status of the compliance with and observance of such Regulations in each member country of the Organization.

What's happening now May 15, 2006

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman .

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