HR 2973 · 103th Congress · Foreign Trade and International Finance

To enhance the competitiveness of the United States in the global economy through the establishment of a Department of International Trade as an executive department of the Government, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1993-08-06· Sponsored by Rep. Mica, John L. [R-FL-7]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.(1993-08-16)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: General Provisions Title II: Department of International Trade Title III: Establishment of Technology Administration as Independent Agency Title IV: Establishment of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration as an Independent Agency Title V: Establishment of Economic Development Administration as an Independent Agency Title VI: Transfers to Other Federal Agencies Title VII: Transitional, Savings, and Conforming Provisions Title VIII: Miscellaneous Title I: General Provisions - Sets forth congressional findings with respect to the expansion of U.S. trade. Title II: Department of Trade - Establishes the Department of Trade (Department), to be administered by a Secretary of Trade (Secretary) appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. (Sec. 202) Directs the Secretary, among other things, to: (1) exercise primary responsibility for developing international trade policy, including the initiation of international trade negotiations; (2) establish a national export strategy; and (3) promote new opportunities for U.S. products and services to compete in the world marketplace. (Sec. 211) Establishes: (1) the Office of the T…

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Cosponsors (3)

3 Republicans