HR 2325 · 104th Congress · Foreign Trade and International Finance
Department of Trade Establishment Act
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy.(1995-09-29)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: General Provisions Title II: Department of Trade Subtitle A: Establishment Subtitle B: Transfers to the Department Subtitle C: Administrative Provisions Subtitle D: Related Agencies Subtitle E: Conforming Provisions Title III: Transitional, Savings, and Conforming Provisions Title IV: Miscellaneous Department of Trade Establishment Act- Title I: General Provisions - Sets forth definitions. Title II: Department of Trade - Subtitle A: Establishment - 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; (3) enhance the ability of U.S. industry and services to compete in international markets; and (4) identify unfair foreign trade practices that are either inconsistent with any trade agreement with the United States or have an adverse impact on U.S. commerce. (Sec. 203) Establishes: (1) the Bur…
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4 Republicans