HCONRES 197 · 108th Congress · Foreign Trade and International Finance

Expressing the sense of Congress regarding housing affordability and urging fair and expeditious review by international trade panels to ensure a competitive North American market for softwood lumber.

Introduced 2003-05-22· Sponsored by Rep. Kolbe, Jim [R-AZ-8]· House

Bill Progress

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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.(2003-05-28)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the Secretary of Commerce and the United States Trade Representative should work to support a fair and expeditious review and assure that no delays occur in resolving current disputes before the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and World Trade Organization (WTO) trade dispute panels involving the imposition of special duties on imported softwood lumber from Canada; (2) U.S. antidumping and countervailing duties are a rules-based system that should proceed to conclusion in WTO and NAFTA trade dispute panels; (3) the President should continue discussions with Canada to promote open trade between the two countries on softwood lumber free of trade restraints that harm consumers; and (4) the President should consult with all interested parties, including consumers, in future discussions regarding such trade.…

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Cosponsors (20)

8 Democrats12 Republicans