HJRES 5 · 97th Congress · Foreign Trade and International Finance

A joint resolution authorizing the President to enter into negotiations with foreign governments to limit the importation of automobiles and trucks into the United States.

Introduced 1981-01-05· Sponsored by Rep. Albosta, Donald J. [D-MI-10]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Trade.(1981-02-02)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Authorizes the President, subject to specified conditions, to negotiate agreements with foreign governments limiting imports of automobiles, trucks, and their parts. Restricts such authorization and such agreements to a specified period of time. Requires consultation with the private sector. Prohibits treating actions taken pursuant to such agreements as violations of U.S. laws.…

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Cosponsors (20)

18 Democrats2 Republicans